(日本語は下にあります↓) “Speech is silver, silence is golden.” by Thomas Carlyle ------------------------------- Since I saw quite a few harsh comments on articles that I was reading online the other day, this saying / proverb, just came a…

(日本語は下にあります↓) Kites rise highest against the wind – not with it. by Winston Churchill ---------------------------- Looking at the sky, I have just wondered if I am against the “wind” right now. To me, the wind is “worldwide confu…

(日本語は下にあります↓) Tamago. Yes, it's my name :) It means eggs in Japanese. What comes to your mind when you hear eggs? Scrambled eggs?French toast?Omelette?Quiche? I’ve heard that some people are having a hard time getting eggs at sto…

(日本語は下にあります↓) "Although the world is full of suffering, it is full of the overcoming of it." by Helen Keller ------------------------------------------------- I just thought of sharing some of my favorite sayings / proverbs a lit…

先日、私のYouTubeチャンネルを訪問してくれた友人から、URL短縮化やURL埋め込みを勧められ、試しに作ってみました。 Few days ago, one of my friends offered me to help me out with descriptions of my YouTube channels and the URLs to be shortened. …

(日本語は下にあります↓) Today, I would like to write down my feelings and thoughts about "Miracle Pine Tree" in Kashima, Fukushima and hope against Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Iike the way I keep a record on a daily basis in Englis…

(日本語は下にあります↓) If you are running out of things to keep yourself or your children entertained while staying at home here are the line drawings you can download from my blog for FREE. I would like to see your creations! Either post…

(日本語は下にあります↓) Tonight, my little niece knocked on the door and came into my room. Somehow, she seemed sad. After I talked with her, I figured it out that she just wanted to say goodnight again before she was going to sleep. I was…

(日本語は下にあります↓) I just thought of “isolation” and “loneliness” because of a big hit from COVID-19 that a lot of people might have taken and needed more support in multiple ways. Isolation may lead to loneliness, or loneliness can c…

(日本語は下にあります↓) Life. It is a gift. How long do you want to live? Few days ago, a lady, who is over 80 years old, has taught me her secrets of a long life through her mother’s example. (Her mother died of natural causes when she wa…

(日本語は下にあります↓) “Water for the Flower, Love for the Household” This saying is originally from my mom. She taught me how important it is through her example. Well, it’s been really hard to go out because of COVID-19, but hopefully y…

(日本語は下にあります↓) "Persistence pays off." (Or I could also say, "Continuity is the father of success.") I learned this saying when I was six years old. Since then, It has been one of my most favorite sayings, and I like it a lot! By …

(日本語は下にあります↓) My little niece showed me the example of how to care about others, especially her loved ones recently. One day, after getting chronic migraines as usual, I said, “Ahh....” unconsciously. (I just could not really thi…

(This is written in Japanese.) ----おじいちゃん---- 私には、毎月のようにお話をする、知り合いのおじいちゃんがいます。 おじいちゃんと直接血のつながりはありませんが時々お会いしてお話をする度に、 何かに夢中になること、人生をかけて働くこと、家…

(This is written in Japanese.) 電子書籍出版関係の情報をリンクと共に整理してみました。 出版関係の記事にご興味のある方には必見情報と思います。 たまご --------------------------------- 電子書籍出版関係 [基本情報] Amazon Kindleで電子書籍を出版…

(日本語は下にあります↓) I think it is a good habit to write down your experiences, feelings, thoughts, and dreams on a daily basis. When I was six years old, my mom taught me how to keep a record/diary. Since then, keeping a diary has beco…

(日本語は下にあります↓) I like this kanji, "歩". It is one of the inspirational kanjis that makes me ponder where I should go and what I should do in my life. Just so you know, The meaning of "歩" is "walk or counter for steps". Components…

(日本語は下にあります↓) This script is mainly for those who are interested in learning the Japanese language/culture/food. If you have not read my previous article about "Nabe - Japanese hot pot dishes", just take a look at it first. Let m…

(日本語は下にあります↓)I know it's a little awkward to see my blog in both English and Japanese all the time though I want to keep trying to see how it goes. I have quite a few reasons about it but I want to share some of them with you tod…

(日本語は下にあります↓) I have just received a text from my mom about one of the people I deeply look up to this morning. He (the person) has given me so much hope and comfort into my life and that is what I am truly thankful for. Who do y…

(日本語は下にあります↓) “Looking up” has blessed my life over and over since being diagnosed with MCS known as multiple chemical sensitivity. At first, I had no idea how to deal with it or what I could do with my limited capability for wor…

(日本語は下にあります↓) Hi there! Today, I want to share some of my thoughts and feelings about the reasons why I have decided to start this blog and dream of becoming a creator (picture-book author/illustrator) with you. First of all, I h…

(日本語は下にあります↓) Hi there. It's Tamago. What is the weather like up there? The sky has cleared up after the rain here. I hope it's going to be a lovely day today. I wish I could go out to enjoy the cherry blossoms "sakura" out there…

(日本語は下にあります↓) Hi, it's Tamago. Thank you for stopping by. This is my very first blog ever! I hope you can enjoy my original picture-book. My very first picture-book online is about the animals in the little forests and fluffy pan…