She happened to be with us on Girl’s Day, or Hinamatsuri, which is celebrated annually on March 3rd. Not too long ago, Bebe Dada was traveling on business and Bachan (my Mom or Bebe E’s grandma) stayed with us for several days. Perhaps, I was simply pre-occupied with Hinamatsuri and this is the real reason why I forgot about my first blog-aversary. I believe it’s a result of sleep deprivation, possibly being too busy at times, and (GASP) old age. For weeks and weeks I thought about what I could make that would be extra special to commemorate, what to me is, a meaningful anniversary, and what did I do? I FORGOT ALL ABOUT IT! Such is my life these days. Yes, it’s been a year since I started my blog on March 5, 2010. During this time, I completely missed my 1st blog-a-versary.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *įor some reason, one thing keeps happening after another and life keeps flying by. Regardless, below are links where you can help.Īmerican Red Cross Japan Earthquake & Pacific Tsunami Fund That’s what happens when I don’t post things right away! Google’s CEO, Eric Schmidt, and his wife Wendy, are matching every dollar donated through Citizen Effect, up to $100,000.Īll donations will be directed to the American Red Cross (ARC).ġ00% of your donation, less 3% for credit card transaction fees goes directly to the ARC.Īs of today, it appears that the Schmidt’s goal has been met. Please consider donating through Citizen Effect to double the impact of your contribution. The number of lives lost to date is 8,500 with over 10,000 missing. This inconvenience however, seems minor in comparison to those in and around Sendai who lost entire neighborhoods, towns, families, or even their own lives in the earthquake and tsunami.
Chirashi rice portable#
A good friend of mine in Japan claims that even in Tokyo and as far away as Fukuoka, toilet paper, batteries, and portable heaters are in shorter supply now, or not even available in some stores, given the panic that’s settled across the country as people buy supplies to send to those who do not have access, or to store for themselves in the event of another earthquake. We have also heard from most of our family and friends in Tokyo that they are also safe, but they are dealing with the aftershocks and aftermath of the quake the best they can. We’ve been fortunate that our family and friends in Hiroshima are safe. Our thoughts, prayers and condolences are with all of those who continue to struggle in the devastating aftermath in Japan. It seemed inappropriate to immediately post a celebratory chirashi sushidish that I made for a festive Japanese holiday, Girl’s Day.įeatured Above: Photo Credit Hideki Ueha (chirashi that I made in 2012). I originally planned to post this on Friday, March 11th, but it turned out to be the morning after the 9.0 earthquake that hit Sendai, Japan on March 10, 2011.
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