Jackie's Japan Journal

 Not just because the heat and humidity start but June has so many bad things happen!   The beginning of the month is my husbands birthday. ...

 This week a year ago we lost our lovely dog Lucky. Somehow I'm still deeply saddened by this.  I know she was a dog but for me she was ...

 The past few years we have had problems with our neighbours.  They keep complaining about the trees in our yard.  We cut down the trees but...

 I was hoping that the cool weather would continue for a while longer, long enough for me to get new air conditioners!  But it was not to be...

 Today would of been Hisao's 60th birthday.  I can't imagine what he would of been like at 60, he will always be 51 in my mind.  Thi...

 I hate insects, even the ones that are considered cute like butterflies and ladybirds. There is just something about them that make my skin...

 This year, so far, nature has been too early. Cherry blossoms in March instead of April.  Azaleas in April instead of May.  And now the rai...