October 12, 2019

Let's go to see a lady in Detroit!

Collie "Can I treat them to dinner?"

Once we were invited to the couple's house and had a blast there. So he told an idea in return for their hearty hospitality.

While I was in Michigan, we told her the available days if we'd get together somewhere, but it seemed they couldn't make it. It is no wonder those days were not good for them because everybody is busy with family or other events during New Year holidays.


Finished a tour at CAPUCHIN IN DETROIT, Collie sent a text to a lady in Detroit to see whether she'd have a time to meet up for just a little bit after work. It was her first work day of the year.

Detroit River in the evening. The further side of the river is Windsor, Canada.


It is not our will to surprise people so often. Therefore, it was the first and last attempt.
We got a reply from her. She said she'd see us after work. Sweet!

We hung out in the metropolitan areas of Detroit until the time when we could see her.


She showed up and we talked for a while. Wearing fashionable clothes, she looked brilliantly happy. She talked about a coming festival here, though it was after I went back to Japan unfortunately.


She will go to the fitness club with her husband this night. Collie told her that he was thinking about a restaurant with them, but Rose said no because she wanted to finish eating leftovers at home...


Collie took a picture of me & a lady in Detroit against an awesome spectacle. Sorry, it is a half of the picture because I don't get approval to upload her side. But imagine how great the whole picture is! I definitely love it and it became a precious memory of mine.

Thank you Collie for making a chance to see her, thank you for paying honor to my friend...
Thank you Lady in Detroit for accepting our sudden visit and showing us your joyful smile...

"Bring back this to Japan." She handed me a package in a paper bag when we said bye. Then, she left for her husband's office.  


Collie said to me later, "I won't come to the festival. "


(--)


Thank you Collie. It's sad if you alone come to the festival in Detroit. If you come, I want to come with you.


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Afterwards, she was back in Japan temporalily this summer. If I could see her in person, there would have been something I'd like to talk with. But she didn't contact me.


Rose, she wants to spend her valuable time with her family and friends in Japan. Don't bother her life.

You have the power to create your life. Believe the infinite power within you.


Yes, Lord.

I think it turned out to be the best.  I face loneliness in Japan.


Time flies.

The world is constantly changing.

However  -

This scene, I saw again and again

This magnificent scene in Detroit

That is imprinted in my memory and remains in me.                

On the day of a tempest in Tokyo region, Rose

October 6, 2019

CALL TO DETROIT - St.Bonaventure Monastery, Capuchin

The last day in Michigan  Jan.4th, 2019

We came to Detroit. There are quite a few historic Catholic Churches.
I shot one of those churches. The repair equipment looks like a cross.


"I haven't yet shown you a church that operates soup kitchens in Detroit." Collie said something which means like that. He hasn't visited the place neither.
Whole activity is here: Capuchin Franciscan Province of St.Joseph


St.Bonaventure Monastery. Our valuable time to visit a place we are both interested in together.


"What a marvelously different society we'd have if we'd all keep in mind Jesus' assurance:

"What you did to the least of my brethren you did for me." "


A mid-point between Montana and New York was needed for the missionary work of Capuchin Franciscan Province of St.Joseph. 

Detroit was chosen. 

Father Bonaventure purchased a piece of land along the Detroit River in 1883. St.Bonaventure Monastery started slowly with a small group of eight Capuchins.


One of the Capuchins, calm and gentle Father Solanus believed,

Every prayer is answered in God's own way.


Solanus wrote "a plan for holiness" as he needed to purify his heart to prepare for lifelong service to God. 

One of them is  -  "Ask, and it shall be given to you."


Barney heard Mary say, "Go to Detroit." in Milwaukee. He believed that Blessed Mother was telling him to join the Capuchins in Detroit, and he wanted to obey.

When he arrived at the doors of St.Bonaventure's on the snowy Christmas Eve of 1896, he fell fast asleep, feeling fatigue, the intense cold, and concerned that he might have a terrible mistake. 

He was awakened early by the chants of the priest and brothers as they began their Christmas celebration. 

At once, he felt a peace; he was certain that this was where he belonged.

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Solanus is buried in St.Bonaventure's Monastery Church in Detroit.
In 1995, Pope John Paul II bestowed on him the title of "Venerable", one step before sainthood. 


In honor of great experience and
 with respect for the deceased whose life was dedicated to God,
Rose


October 5, 2019

October 4, 2019

hanging out at meijer and what I found this time

Meijer is an American supermarket throughout the Midwest. Which headquarters is in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I like the atmosphere of Meijer. Somehow, I feel the image of the store is feminine.


It makes me smile to see FUJI, a variety of apples developed in Japan😊  Happy to know Japanese apples are popular around the US.


These white big ones are...SPANISH CHEESE?  I'd love to taste it sometime. It is more of now than sometime!  I didn't buy it because I had to go back to Japan next day...😭


💙STOP Wishing  START Doing💙       💜POSITVE MIND  POSITIVE VIBES  POSITIVE LIFE💜

Wow, meijer has charming mugs!  You can make a fresh start every time you drink with this mug☆


It sounds pretty good :  "whiter teeth in 2 weeks!"  "LUMINOUS WHITE"  "Safe for Enamel"
I want to try this...someday.  It is sad that I say sometime, or someday, but it cannot be helped😢


Colgate stands out with products focused on ENAMEL HEALTH, and Sensitive Teeth.  Hmm..these are important concepts, too.

Buying a toothpaste is a good idea because I can feel close to America when I see/use it in Japan.


Later, I ordered Aveeno through iHerb. Now I have it at my apartment in Japan. It is one of the simple skin care products loved by Americans I got to know on this trip.

Did you know there is a meijer edition of Aveeno?  It is more reasonable than original Aveeno. It is interesting!


So...I hope you enjoyed my meijer tour😀   I'm thankful for an ordinary day like this💕💚

Please have a lovely day today, Rose

October 3, 2019

The amazing morning glow in October photographed by Collie

The amazing morning glow in Michigan




If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives.

Be kind anyway.

If you are honest, people may cheat you.

Be honest anyway.

If you find happiness, people may be jealous.

Be happy anyway.

The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow.

Do good anyway.

Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. 

Give your best anyway.

Mother Teresa


October 2, 2019

The best memory of SAINT JOSEPH, elegant Syrah from France.

When it comes to wine, I usually choose wines from Southern France.

In terms of a variety of red wine, my preference is Syrah❤︎


I was blown away by a mellow Syrah, SAINT JOSEPH!  The elegant taste was strongly impressed on my memory.

In Catholic worship, Our Lady means Maria. She is the Holy Mother of Jesus Christ.
St.Joseph is Maria's husband.

SAINT JOSEPH derives from that one of the vineyard of Cotes du Rhone Nord was possessed by Jesuits. The spicy, delicate taste drove me crazy...

 

Les Copanis de Dominique Bouchet 

Ginza MS Building B1, Ginza 5-1-8, Tokyo, Japan


Excellent taste of food and wine.  I think this is a nice thing to do every once in a while.

(And yes, I do enjoy reasonable, yet fine wines from Southern France at home!)

Does it already feel like Autumn is coming at your country?  What kind of wine do you feel like drinking this crisp fall?
Hope you have a wonderful day♪
Rose

September 28, 2019

Comfortable houses around Whistle Stop Diner in Birmingham, Michigan.

We strolled down the street from WISTLE STOP DINER, where we had a wonderful brunch😊


I stayed at airbnb several times in Birmingham. It was the most suitable idea since I can enjoy this walkable beautiful town while Collie is working.

The first time was Susan's house. It was a marvelous experience for me. I visited her again as a guest through airbnb. After she moved out to Detroit, I stayed at Rachel's airbnb house once. She was a friendly person, too.

But, at the 3rd airbnb, I went through a horrible experience😰  The host was a vicious woman. I'll never forget what she did to me😡  I don't even remember her name. Though it's in Birmingham, the house was rather close to Troy.

It led to my realization that it's time for a change. I quite using airbnb. Look on the bright side. I can save money, it is wise!


So many men, so many minds.

There are various people in Japan.  Likewise, there are various people in America.

Rose's shadow taking a photo of walking Collie's back😄


If I want to come to Birmingham, I can ask Collie to take me here, such a brilliant city I am attracted.

I still believe there will be a lot of warm-hearted people throughout the world I've never seen.

Thank you for sharing my pictures and thoughts. I hope you'll have a great weekend! Talk to you later...
Love, Rose