Read-a-Thon Continues

Another 2.5 hours and 25 pages of reading the Hobbit today. Michael took about an hour shift.

I am enjoying the Hobbit quotes I'm collecting..."Mutton yesterday, mutton today, and blimey if it don't look like mutton tomorrow."  This phrase has been adapted several ways and used today.

I didn't plan on spending hours each day on reading...but I'm looking at this as a "reading intensive" for Zander and I think it will reap great dividends in confidence when we are done....if we can keep it light-hearted. LOL

Only 36 pages to go to the end of Chapter 6 - I believe he will have this done by Sunday and they can then go to the movie on Sunday or Monday.

Michael suggested I take Stacia to the onsen while they are at the movies. She's thrilled and that will take the sting out of missing the movie for her.

Choosing Joy!
©2012 D.R.G.
~Coram Deo~
Living all of life before the face of God...

Satsuma-Imo

The ultimate FAST FOOD. Baked Satsuma-imo (Japanese Sweet Potato). You pick them up at Universe or Lawsons....and you can EAT THEM WITH YOUR FINGERS, peeling the skin back as you go. 

Men with carts used to go through neighborhoods selling hot, fresh baked sweet potatoes. More recently, "yaki-imo trucks" drive through neighborhoods playing a bit of music, drawing kids  (and a few adults) to purchase a fresh baked sweet potato. I love it.  Much healthier option than the  ice cream truck. ::snort::  There are still some carts around....

Yakiimo cart

Via Google Images

Yakiimo Truck

Via Google Images

Ishi Yakiimo - stone baked potatoes...sold from the back of his truck. 

Choosing Joy!
©2012 D.R.G.
~Coram Deo~
Living all of life before the face of God...