From our point of view (i.e., non-Japanese, Wakana is not eccentric in any way. However, from the point of view of a traditional Japanese she is a very strange person indeed. She does not wear make-up nor does she concern herself with jewelry or name brands. She lets the sun turn her skin dark. She does not act like a servant to her husband. She smiles a lot.

She might benefit from a trip to the Christmas Tree shop with you two. However, you might be in for some surprises yourselves.

As for the items tucked away in the luggage it would appear that homeland security took steps to preserve western civilization by removing them and carting them off for proper disposal.

I have recovered somewhat. I was able to mow the lawn yesterday. Of course I destroyed the hood over the motor on the riding mower in the process. Now I have to figure out how to fix it.

As for the next school year they have relented a bit. I still have five American Literature classes. Instead of U. S. History they assigned me to composition again. I guess they figured I didn't need to put too much into preparation on that one. It only leaves me one prep period, the last one on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. That works for me.