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Paul Thiessen's avatar

I wish you would wander to Vancouver, where we are in the middle of Sakura Season with a riot of real cherry blossoms with no dependance on depicted forms. I love your images!

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Paul Adams's avatar

I know this isn’t the right attitude, but I could see cherry blossoms—and have lots of places. The collection at this museum is unique. I hope you are enjoying your cherry blossoms.

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Richard Coutts's avatar

Thanks for the interesting read. Your reference to Monju's sword that cuts through ignorance reminded me of my favourite Japanese dessert - Manju.

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Paul Adams's avatar

Oh! I didn't have any desert. So full from the main meal.

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Andre Cossette's avatar

Enjoyed it all but this hit a special note.

"Monju, with a sword that cuts through ignorance—something I’d like to have."

Thanks for sharing these.

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Paul Adams's avatar

There were none in the gift shop unfortunately.

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Jeffrey Dvorkin's avatar

Wonderful travelogue, Paul. Thanks!

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Paul Adams's avatar

Thanks, Jeffrey!

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Cynthia Ott's avatar

A mouse that dumped a princess for a cat

..will be stuck in my head all day

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Paul Adams's avatar

Amazing

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Leslie's avatar

:)

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