73 degrees. That seems to be the high and low temperature of the day. According to the weatherman at Kadena, AFB this will be the low for the next 10 days. By the way, since I mentioned Kadena, AFB, let me say "thank you" to all the servicemen and women who have served. I am grateful for your sacrifice.
73 degrees Fahrenheit to most seems comfy nice. Not too hot and not too cold. Papa Bear would give this a two thumbs up. I'm confused then when I see two Okinawan gentlemen come to the door and they are wearing light jackets. I almost felt sorry for them and for a brief second wanted to invite them inside for a hot cup of cocoa. I suppose living 365 on this Ryukyan archipelago would jade anyone to life outside the 90-80 F. subtropical climate most natives are accustomed.
My wife inherited my coryza a couple days ago. That's the common cold for all you non medical personnel. She is in the throws of the monster now. Of course I am to blame. Not covering my mouth properly, maybe drinking from her water glass. Who knows, but I am the huckleberry. I accept this surely, because I know it is futile to argue with her. I learned to accept responsibility and likely punishment years ago in Naval Officer's Indoctrination School. I also learned to not argue with my superior. These doctrines paid off well in my military career as well as in my marriage.
I decided to stay close by my wife today, and kick back in the house. I dedicated myself to intermittent snacking today. It began well with a breakfast of a bento box of Tonkatsu with a wonderful Japanese rice all topped with a pickled red plum 'Umeboshi'. It was good purchase from a rodeside market for 350 Yen, which is about $3.00. Snack time rolled around quickly and I had a few slices of 'Aragasa', which is a brown sugar steamed Okinawan sponge cake. It's steamed rather than baked because ovens are not the norm in Okinawa. At least not so in regards to the cake's history. The only ingredients are water, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. No eggs, oil, or milk required. It's quite tasty. My daughter has an old recipe passed down from a family in Itoman that she uses. I bought my cake at the local Mom and Pop store for 175 Yen, around $1.50. I should stop snacking soon. My daughter has curry she prepared today on the table with this years new rice harvest from Hokkaido.
Thanksgiving will be a bit different this year. The entire household will be flying to Kyoto and spending Thanksgiving in the Gion district this year. We have reserved a house for a few days while there, and we will be actively exploring temples and observing nature over the holidays.
I'll try to keep this blog up as well as I can. I just hope tomorrow breaks 75. I need a beach day real soon.
Mata ne!
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