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From Triple Tragedy to Total Truth

Good morning!   Today, March 11, one year ago in Japan we had the triple tragedy of the record earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster claiming almost 20,000 lives, about 400,000 people still evacuated, almost half of them from nuclear disaster … Continue reading

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Perfectly Proven Path

Good evening!   We had snow this morning below the freezing temperature. So, it was very dangerous to drive or brake among other cars running. When snow has now gone, it is safe to do so.   It is easy … Continue reading

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Harmony-Holiness-Happiness

Good morning!   We had a thick fog this morning with the hazy moon above. On the way here the fog was still there, obscuring one’s view of driving on the highway and covering other landmarks.   When we sit … Continue reading

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