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Thanksgiving Visit

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 27mm, f/2.8, 1/8 sec, ISO800
 “Slippers” Cedar Park, 2021

Bay came home from college for Thanksgiving. I was very happy to see him. Even though he is only a few hours away by car, it sometimes seems like he is a world away. So it’s so nice when he comes home. I actually watch his icon on google maps (we have location sharing on) and as I see him get closer to home, I get more and more excited, just like a little kid. 😅

Today’s photo is of his slippers (on the right) next to mine. I like it that he brought them home to use while he’s here. Unfortunately, he can only stay a couple of days because he’s so busy with school – in fact, he’s spending most of his time in his room working on school projects. But even so, it’s heartwarming to know that he’s home.

Bug on the Run

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Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/5600 sec, ISO32
 “Mantis” Cedar Park, 2021

Today I saw this mantis on the sidewalk – it was so big that I had no trouble seeing it as I was running. Growing up in Southern California, I never saw praying mantises in the wild, but here in Texas, they are quite common. They are freaky and cool, aren’t they?

I hope you had a great day! またね～

Cold-Weather Comfort Food

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 27mm, f/2.8, 1/40 sec, ISO800
 “Oden” Cedar Park, 2021

I returned from 80° F Southern California sun to a chilly 50° F Texas gloom, but tonight’s dinner was the perfect antidote. A pot of delicious Japanese oden. The traditional 辛子 karashi (hot mustard) was perfect with it, but I also kicked it up a notch by adding some fresh (homegrown by my mom) scotch bonnet to the broth in my bowl. 🌶 I was toasty warm after that meal for sure!

Returning Home

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 27mm, f/2.8, 1/10 sec, ISO3200
 “Over Long Beach” California, 2021

Tonight we flew home. While leaving LAX, the plane made its U-turn around Palos Verdes and we got to see all the cargo ships hanging out off the coast. I guess this is part of the supply-chain issue. At any rate, the ships added to the dazzling lights that I always enjoy. 😀

I hope you had a nice day!

Burritos

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Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 1.55mm, f/2.4, 1/40 sec, ISO1000
 “Trio Burrito” Lomita, 2021

We can’t get enough of Mexican food and while we’re visiting Southern California, a visit to La Capilla or Alfredo’s is usually on the agenda. This time we opted for the latter, which serves huge burritos. I had the Burrito Boxito which was excellent. Koa had the Burrito Trio (pictured) which was also fantastic. I really like Alfredo’s because of the delicious food, no wait time, generous portions, and proximity to my parents’ house. So good!