Jimoto no Gaijin

Who am I? Since 1985,a resident of Ajigasawa, a small town on the west coast of Honshu, Japan- yes, way up there near the top, in Aomori Prefecture. Problem? I've got the wrong face (Canadian Celt). People still give a start when they round the supermarket aisle and see me. So, who am I? Jimoto no Gaijin- the local foreigner.

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Monday, January 14, 2008

Snow


I've been living with this stuff for 54 years, and I'm quite used to it. So, it's a bit of a shock to have to explain to someone how to walk on it, how to sweep it off a car, how to SHOVEL it(!?). We are currently hosting someone from a snowless place, and their interest in "Snow 101" has caused me to think more deeply about the intricate complications of living with snow; of the vast variety of experiences it affords.

He spreads the snow like wool
and scatters the frost like ashes. Psalm 147:16

It's too easy to complain, rather than simply to enjoy the unique beauty of this part of God's Creation.

posted by John Elliot | 10:28 PM

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