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I am 71 years old, retired. For the past seven years, I have been working as a traffic instructor to ensure traffic safety for elementary and junior high school students every morning when they arrive at school.
At this time of year, it is cold and difficult, but the children are energized.
This flower was given to us by an elementary school student the other day at a thank-you meeting. I'm so happy that I cry.
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On the morning of January 14, it was snowing. When I went to the nearby Raiden Shrine, there were beautiful pansy flowers in bloom.
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On January 13th, we held a local event called Dontoyaki. Ornaments collected from each house are burned to pray for a bountiful harvest and no disease. There were many difficulties such as collecting straw and maintaining the venue, but we were saved by the smiles of the children.
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With vegetables from the kitchen garden, I made a seven-grass soup. I received it while praying for good health.
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Went to relatives for New Year's greetings. It is a treat served for lunch. Everything was handmade. The taste was also outstanding.
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On December 17th, we made shimenawa for the New Year with the children.
We have been preparing by drying the rice harvested in August.
It seems that the hard work has paid off in the earnest eyes of the children.
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In a nearby park, roses were blooming beautifully in the cold December sky.
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Ducks swimming in the Tomawa River in Tochigi City in the cold wind.
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It's winter, and it's around this time in full swing. However, the pink flowers are blooming magnificently.
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I pickled my yuzu, red turnips, and frozen persimmons. It is the autumn food itself. My body is happy.
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