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Sumo Update: January Basho (Hatsu Basho 2026)

Man, it’s an interesting tournament so far! My man Takayasu is doing decently (6-3); Wakatakakage not so much…; his injuries seem to be holding him back still. But the big news is that Kirishima (Sekiwake, lieutenant regional leader) is leading the tournament so far at 8 wins and 1 loss. Both the yokozunas (top fighters)Continue reading “Sumo Update: January Basho (Hatsu Basho 2026)”

Christmas Theme: Christmas in Taos

This was a fun, familiar, and cozy theme. I have actually spent Christmas in Taos before with my friend David and his family, and it was one of my all-time favorite Christmases: the pińon smoke in the crisp air, hiking in the snow, Christmas Eve service at San Geronimo church at Taos Pueblo, tamales andContinue reading “Christmas Theme: Christmas in Taos”

David Bird’s Becorns and Flower People

youtube.com/watch When I was a kid one of my favorite books was the Tumfee Wood Acorn Book, which was about tiny elven creatures living in trees. When I was visiting my sister last month, the acorns were dropping everywhere–all shapes and sizes; so, I glued together a little acorn lady to surprise her neighbor, Jan:Continue reading “David Bird’s Becorns and Flower People”

Drama Queen/I Have Notes For…Bon Appetit, Your Majesty!

Really, I don’t have that many notes. It was a fun romp through Korean imperial and culinary history, and the main characters did have chemistry—but mostly when they hated each other…. Jeon Ji-young is a talented young chef who has just won a cooking competition in Paris that grants her funding to open her ownContinue reading “Drama Queen/I Have Notes For…Bon Appetit, Your Majesty!”