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Peeking in Windows
Dec. 14th, 2007 10:38 pmJust noticing that when the train goes past a building with lighted rooms, there is this irresistible urge to peek in the windows. And if there is anyone there, to see what they are doing, and to imagine what happens next.
Three flashes from my day. First, I was amusing myself translating station names. How about Green Bridge, also known as Midoribashi (緑橋)? A location, or perhaps for you it will be a literal bridge? Now is green just a color or does it refer to the building materials, somehow?
Second, I was amused to see an older gentleman with a white cane in the train station, texting away on his cell-phone. Frankly, his glasses were thick enough that I suspect he could not see far, but the immediate impression of a person with the trappings of a blind person using his cell phone for text messages was surprising.
Finally, when I ordered lunch, the young waitress looked at me and said in English, "Your Japanese is very well." I thanked her, explained that I've lived in Japan for a long time, and asked about her English.. She admitted she is studying it now in school.
Your task, should you choose to accept it. Write something involve the green bridge, a blind man taking notes, and the phrase "Your Japanese is very well." You can change Japanese to another language, if you prefer.
Three flashes from my day. First, I was amusing myself translating station names. How about Green Bridge, also known as Midoribashi (緑橋)? A location, or perhaps for you it will be a literal bridge? Now is green just a color or does it refer to the building materials, somehow?
Second, I was amused to see an older gentleman with a white cane in the train station, texting away on his cell-phone. Frankly, his glasses were thick enough that I suspect he could not see far, but the immediate impression of a person with the trappings of a blind person using his cell phone for text messages was surprising.
Finally, when I ordered lunch, the young waitress looked at me and said in English, "Your Japanese is very well." I thanked her, explained that I've lived in Japan for a long time, and asked about her English.. She admitted she is studying it now in school.
Your task, should you choose to accept it. Write something involve the green bridge, a blind man taking notes, and the phrase "Your Japanese is very well." You can change Japanese to another language, if you prefer.
