Author Archives: susan hall

The kame-kazi mozzies have come out of hibernation! I have a spectacular bite on my little finger, and some on my head, so will have to take the repellant today. That was the only drawback to a successful day with … Continue reading →

This is the view from my balcony. As you can see, it really is central Tokyo, although there is a children’s play park where the trees are. Yesterday, when I was passing on Munay-Ki rites, there was a very loud … Continue reading →

On May 21st we in Japan will be lucky enough to see an annular solar eclipse. This is when the moon passes in front of the sun, but is too far away to totally obscure it, as it did 5 … Continue reading →

Woke up really late today – 10am. Those who know me that even after a late night I am never in bed after 7-30 at the very latest. My usual time is between 6-7am. Hope I get up earlier tomorrow … Continue reading →

Wow, that flight is LONG. I haven’t used in-flight movies before as I knew I would have trouble getting all the buttons right, and sure enough it took me ages to get a film to start. I chose ‘Shame’ to … Continue reading →

If I could choose this would be my ideal home!

I have just returned from Cheshire, where I have been supporting my daughter after major surgery. Now adjusting my mother head towards business head and focussing on returning to Japan on Thursday. After my last article about the roles we … Continue reading →

I have been greatly tested recently with various things. Illnesses of beloved ones, trauma and sorrow for other reasons, disappointments and frustrations. Within all of this, however, my faith in the Divine plan never wavered for one moment. Within every … Continue reading →

New life is awakening everywhere at the moment. The Blackthorn is glorious, my Ramsons or wild garlic is just about ready to join the young nettles in delicious soups. I have the first bluebells side by side with mini hyacinths, … Continue reading →