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How to sharpen pencils
Book review: I have just finished reading a book titled, “How to Sharpen Pencils: A Practical & Theoretical Treatise on the Artisanal Craft of Pencil Sharpening for Writers, Artists, Contractors, Flange Turners, and Civil Servants,” by David Rees.
This book classified in the humor section, but I read it with the seriousness of …
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The last of the Sakura
To my regular readers, I am sorry that I have not posted in so long. I promise to post more regularly in the future.
In the meantime, Sakura season has come and is nearly gone. The late cherries are dropping their petals like snow and it is getting warm and sunny here in the Pacific …
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Gomei discussion
I have been having an extended discussion with a commenter about gomei. See this post and the comment thread.
For the guests, learning the gomei is of particular interest and in our discussion the commenter said,
“It sounds like the choice of a seasonal name is, at least partly, also the gift of …
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Workshops and events for this spring
A lot of things are going on this spring at Issoan Tea School
Kagetsu study, Sunday February 24th, 1:30-4:00
Kimono dressing workshop: Saturday March 9-3-4 pm. Bring your kimono and accessories. Individual help in dressing yourself will be provided.
Soujuan Kimono of Kyoto will be in Portland Wednesday March 13, 7-9 pm. A short talk …
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Kimono sewing workshop
When: Saturday February 9th 10:00- 2:00 Where: Kate’s house (call for directions) Fee: $10 class fee, tea and sweets & lunch provided – sub sandwiches & salads, let me know your preferences . This is the second in our series of Kimono sewing workshops. We’ll be working on the practice kimono tops (for modern tea …
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