Well, okay, okay it did snow yesterday I admit it, but the optimist in me must focus on the fact that the tree outside my office window is sprouting teeny weeny leaves. And okay, okay, I am still wearing a hat and wool trousers every day, but the grass has turned into a courageous green and the crocuses (that’s Korokkasu in romaji) have sprung forth in their royal purples and canary yellows.
So, just let me sing of these tiny miracles today….