ito-birdMy Renewed Interest in PostcardsWhile I was working in my vintage shop, I was looking at some old Japanese postcards. I realized I couldn’t remember the last time I sent a…2 min read·Jun 17, 2024----
ito-birdA place where I can visit other worldI always have enjoyed reading books but I especially like to read in a warm place when it is cold outside. For me, late autumn is the time…3 min read·Mar 23, 2024--1--1
ito-birdMy Singing SingerI was very lucky to get something that was rare and beautiful for me. It was a SINGER sewing machine made in Scotland in 1953.3 min read·Jan 17, 2024----
ito-birdA surprise visitorOne night, I heard a little kitten crying somewhere outside from a distance. I searched for it but it was nowhere to be seen.3 min read·Sep 27, 2023----
ito-birdMamezara: Bean plateIn Japan, we have something called “Mamezara”. “Mamezara” literal means bean plate, mame means bean and Zara means plate. Also, in Japan…3 min read·Aug 1, 2023----
ito-birdHow My Feeling Changed Towards Plants in The Last 10 YearsI love plants so much I have many growing around my house. You can see wild plants, herbs, cacti, and succulents in my yard. Out of all the…3 min read·Jun 4, 2023----
ito-bird猫とひと休み庭を見つめる猫を見ていた。 花を見ているわけでもなく、鳥や虫を見ているわけでもなく、ただぼんやりとどこかを眺めている。眠ってはいない。猫を見ていると時々、何も考えず、空間を静かに見つめている時間があることに気づく。2 min read·May 17, 2023----
ito-birdLife with My CatMy cat has been staring at my yard for a while. But he is not looking at flowers, birds, insects, or anything in particular. It seems like…2 min read·May 11, 2023----
