Neighborhood school across the street and up the hill. Looks like a school, not a factory. Gardens on the school grounds, different than the US model (big parking lot and few windows)Notable degree of cleanliness prevails. Possibly that training starts early? A commonly held societal value?The hillside neighborhood is an oasis of quiet. The neighborhood streets are typically 12-14′ wide. “Fire codes” wouldn’t allow this street typology in the US.The practice of walking to school is nearly universal and starts early.Car use around the school is restricted. The community assures that children walk, and that while walking they are safe.
Colonel Sanders has a serious following for Christmas Day meal. Families stopping by for multiple buckets.Japanese chickens only, none from mainland China.
So God can be thought of as the central energy of life, the relationships and connections that bind us all together. But still a force for good calling us into ever deepening intimacies and union with God and all of Creation. Xmas eve, streets of Chatan, shisa dog + little dog
