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Cherry Blossom Surprise

Are you feeling soft and mushy from taking endless photos of the sakura here in beautiful Tokyo? If so, let me teach you how to transform

A Gift from My Grandmother

In a few weeks my son graduates from Wako elementary school. You can see his school bag here. For the last 11 years our family

When is a Rose More than a Rose?

Maya Moore, the author of The Rose Garden of Fukushima seems to think roses have special effects. Amazing coincidences keep coming up for her ever

Heart to Heart Workshop

Heart to Heart: A Partners’ Art and Discussion Workshop March 15, April 12 (national holiday) 2:30-4:30 pm Fee: ¥5,000 per couple (Partner = couples, spouses,

The Gift of a Smile

As I look at these before and after drawings, I am reminded of the power of “a million dollar smile.” A smile makes you smile.

Women Artists’ News

A recent article in the Guardian about how women get shorted in the art market prompts me to reflect on how I see the situation.

Thinking in Black and White

This is an annoying discovery: I think in black and white. I am in the thick of writing a memoir about my nearly 25 year