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Full Moon to howl to tonight?

Follow your inner moonlight; don’t hide the madness.

– Allen Ginsberg

But, but … she’s no wolf; Mitsu is more a fox…in pursuit of serenity of moonlight reflected off a calm surface of a lake … allowing the waves and ripples to …settle.
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Health is the greatest gift,
Contentment the greatest wealth,
Faithfulness the best relationship.

– Buddha

foxdogSplitting image of Mitsu at a shine in Kamakura … Foxes in Japanese folklore holds a unique significance. They are often depicted to possess supernatural, special magical powers:)

Need that power to feel less discombobulated … it’s as though my body is not belonging to me – well, as Iyengar apparently said, “yes, it’s rented” – my lease plan is not working out. I thought it was a lease TO OWN option.

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“Way of Artist is Way of Buddha”

Shoko Kanazawa … she never grew up:) But nevertheless keeps evolving.
Guess she does not know that Michael Jackson has been long dead (apparently she can’t remember much – SO she totally lives IN THE MOMENT)
as at United Nations, New York, she says she loves Michael Jackson (& her mom) and her dream is to marry Michael !!!
My mother used to mutter something like, “ignorance is a bliss” but this is more like …

Living in the moment is a salvation.

Here’s an innocent pure child-like soul – She’s an artist, a messenger of HOPE:)

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Gratitude

Reminiscing this beautiful celebration at a friend’s place – a generous soul who showers her guests with love, generosity, and laughter:)

Abundance; friendship; sharing; BERRIES:) are Berry very Yummy:) Mango Mouse cake and berries to celebrate an ending, which marked a fresh new beginning.
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Note Mango Mousse Cake went …fast. But no problem ! Just whip one up yourself:)

Mango Mousse
Pureed Mango 100g
Plain Yogurt 200g
Gelatin 10g Or Kanten powder if vegan

Mix well pureed mango and plain yogurt.
In deep pan, heat few table spoons of water and melt the gelatin or kanten.
Just enough for the power to melt and liquify;
Then pour the mango mixture. Mix/whip well (if not vegan, can fold in whipped 2 egg whites to fluff)
Place either individual glass bowls or
into larger baking pan of shape you like, line the sides with ladyfingers (if you want to make it fancy)

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Easy

Okay, I admit THIS cake was done professionally at a bakery … without yogurt but rather eggs and more sugar – But the above is the everyday easy simple recipe and I like to serve with sweet mochi rice (pref. black that becomes purple-ish)
and condensed milk on the side as an option. Garnish with mint or ?

Will take photo next time:) This too, went fast.

Simple, fast and … healthy.