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A Soldier in Occupied Japan

My partner's uncle was a soldier in occupied Japan at the end of the Pacific War. The story could've been so different.

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A Soldier in Occupied Japan

Word Order

There were lots of smiles as learners organized themselves into sentences. Today the focus was on getting adjectives in the correct order: opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, purpose.

Categories: In This Together

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Word Order

A Soldier in Occupied Japan

A Soldier in Occupied Japan
Posted A Soldier in Occupied Japan. My partner’s uncle, a soldier in Kyoto, Japan at the end of the Pacific War. The story could’ve been so different.

Categories: Japan, War

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Tulips on Main Street

Spotting tulips on our Sunday morning walk was a treat. Spring bulbs are not as common in our continental climate as in temperate England where I grew up.

Categories: Walk

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Tulips on Main Street

Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Peanut Butter Ice Cream
Made peanut butter ice cream. For the last 5 minutes of churning I’ve just added chopped-up miniature peanut butter cups. I’m reminded by this exercise that ice cream is to be enjoyed in moderation. 2 cups of heavy cream, 1 cup of milk, 1 cup of peanut butter, way too much sugar, vanilla extract.

Categories: Cook

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River Walk

Walked with a friend who was visiting from the UK. Crossed the Mississippi, still swollen with snowmelt.

Categories: Walk, Friends

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River Walk

Money Machine

Money Machine
On my random cycle ride, the popular Giant Slide at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds was about to get a fresh coat of paint. At $3 per ride, it generates about $600,000 in revenue during the twelve days of the annual fair.

Categories: Cycle

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Stuck with Needles

This week I've been stuck with needles several times. Decided I may as well have one more stick, a COVID bivalent booster. Rewarded myself with a caramel sundae at DQ. My CDC card is beyond maxed out on both sides.

Categories: Health

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Stuck with Needles
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