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Pretty flowers...

Thu, 8 February 2007

It was February 28th last year when flowers of plum trees came into bloom. It was a colder winter last year so they were really late. They have come into bloom this early because it's been a warm winter. It's been rediculously warm actually here in Tokyo. When I saw these flowers yesterday on my way work, I just rememberd the article about global warming I read earlier that morning. Countries that ratify Kyoto protocol should totally reconsider their positions as the global warming has been scientifically proved emissions of carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases are the major causes. At the same time by looking at these flowers, I asked myself what I've been doing to save the earth. I don't ask for plastic bags when I go grocery shopping. I drive a hybrid car. I quit smoking :-) But nothing really significant while we are just right at the point whether we could actually save this planet. I hope I will become smarter and do things. In the 20th century, we were afraid this planet could be demolished by atomic wars. We still have that risk. But we have another more relaistic factor... Were we totally afraid of global warming that may destroy this beautiful planet back then? huh... Do you do something for global warming? If not, let's :-) I'd love to show these beautiful flowers and the most beautiful autumn in this country to Shigeki Jr. if I ever consider having a kid.... I'd love to have that option even if I am a homo. :-) Have a beautiful day.

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Aw, Shigeki Jr., what a sweet thought. :-) I'm embarassed to live in a country where the leader is only now grudgingly beginning to accept that global warming is real, and we humans are the main cause. I wonder how things would have been if Al Gore was president? I try not to drive much, I recycle as much as possible, but I use my share of electricity. I wish it was easier to get solar power put on the roof. Guess I really should move to California.

Thanks for the picture and thoughts!

TK

Posted by: T. Kevin at February 8, 2007 12:37 AM

A simple way to be kinder to the Earth is to go Vegetarian/Vegan. :)

Posted by: TigerYogi at February 8, 2007 02:35 AM

Where I live we have a fantastic recycling program. I do my best to adhere to it.

I too am very worried about global warming. :-(

I LOVE the idea of Shigeki Jr. The fact that you are even considering it in your future makes me very happy. Kids are great. :-)

Posted by: maggie at February 8, 2007 09:03 AM

whats with japanese, flowers and seasons? :P

you (or actually the japanese race) talk about them a lot, since forever, not that it is a bad thing, they look beautiful

Posted by: circuit boy at February 8, 2007 10:53 AM

i love plum blossoms :-) probably better than cherry blossoms.

speaking of global warming/climate change, have you seen Al Gore's movie "An Inconvenient Truth?" It's quite good.

btw, did you get the email i sent you the other day?

Posted by: vuboq at February 8, 2007 01:02 PM

geez am I the only one who thought that "shigeki jr." was a reference to your cock?

Posted by: Mark at February 8, 2007 01:15 PM

It's quite disturbing. The weather has really gone haywire.

Posted by: William at February 8, 2007 08:29 PM

I think his cock would be more appropriately referred to as SIR or at least Shigeki SRN! :)

Posted by: steven at February 8, 2007 11:37 PM

Beautiful flowers, indeed! But we don't have that here. So I am sticking to what is slowly becoming my favorite flower - tulips! Shigeki Jr. - wow, I'm not in that state yet, of thinking offsprings...

Posted by: Mark at February 9, 2007 09:36 AM

When I think of plum blossoms I think of those depicted on Hanafuda cards. So I thought they were a red color. Do they have a scent, too? So pretty!

Posted by: LaneO at February 9, 2007 04:19 PM

I don't do anything. I may actually be harming the environment more than I am helping it.

Posted by: Cesar at February 9, 2007 11:49 PM

Hi T.Kevin,

I hope things will change for a better resolution :-) I wonder how the solar power thingy works. How much electrcity can you get a day? oh... I bet it depends on the weather... When I think of Al Gore, I only come up with Information Highway. Have a super great weekend!

Hi TigerYogi,

Thanks for the suggestion but I don't think I can ever become a vegetarian.... Have a super great weekend!

Hi Maggie,

That's good that you have a fantastic recycling program. We have an okay program but it could be better. Kids are evil actually but I'd love to keep that option available even if I am not gonna. Have a super great weekend!

Hi Circuit Boy,

I am not sure but it's no surprise since there are different words to describe rain depending on the season here in Japan. And we have four seasons. so :-) Have a super great weekend!

Hi Vuboq,(the last one is Q as in queer, right?)

Really? I prefer cherry blossoms actually. I haven't watched that movie. But when it comes to Al Gore, all I can come up with is Information Highway :-) I will when I have a chance! Have a super great weekend!

Hi Mark,

Well, no wonder you are filthy... When you have a Japanese dictionary, please look up "oyaji" ;-) Have a super great weekend!

HI William,

I know t's quite disturbing. Let's hope it won't stay this way and improve before it is too late. Have a super great weekend!

Hi Steven,

I think I wrote the thing to Mark but it can be said to you. :-) Have a super great weekend!

Hi Mark,

They are pretty "North Asian" actually. They are very February flowers here :-) Well, you are not at that point yet because you are freaking young. Have a super great weekend!

Hi LaneO,

There are different kinds and there are more colorful plum flowers as well. But the ones I see on my way to work are rather white :-) I don't think they have a scent. or anything noticeable.... Have a super great weekend!

Hi Cesar,

I am sure you can do something little to help. It doesn't have to be anything huge :-) Have a super great weekend!

Posted by: Shigeki at February 10, 2007 05:19 AM

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