Well, it came and went like Christmas and it was so much fun that I’m already thinking about the next one! That’s the Wine Tasting and Food Pairing Seminar we have at Smith’s School of English in Kotoen, usually three or four times a year depending on the number of students involved and who’s driving. This time around […]
Texbook Perfect Hanami Right Outside Our Window
A little late, I admit, but this year is a bit different. Yoko and I were down in Yoshino during Golden Week and some blossoms were still in full bloom at the top of the hill. This year 2012 has indeed offered a late and somewhat extended schedule for cherry blossoms viewing, and even as […]
A Recent One-Point Homework of Interest : I wish I could _____ because then I could _____
I am happy to report that many of the students at Smith’s School in Kotoen actively and diligently participate in the 1-Point homework every week. Recently we had a popular one point using the present imaginary construct: “I wish I could ________ because then I could ________”. I’ve noted the most interesting submissions received and am […]