Fish and flowers

February is the month of love. Japan celebrates couples days on Feb 2, according to our friends. And there may or may not be something for Valentines. Indonesians don't celebrate it.

We make a trip to the local fish street, where all kinds of fish (saltwater and fresh), salamanders, and turtles are on display in plastic bags.

The flower arrangements are beautiful - though I have to rework them a bit so they're not so one-sided, as suits the congregational hall.

 The one for Chinese New Years is especially lovely.

 We take the dogs out to walk through the neighborhood.

One day, we run some errands and visit Atmosphere for lunch with our daughter. We have such beautiful views from our table.

 The restaurant is surrounded by a long koi and waterlily pond.

On the way home, we snap a picture of  two guys changing the billboard way-up-in-the-air. No harnesses in sight.

Life here is so different than anywhere else. We love itl.

Read more:
*Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Psalm 118:26

*Sing to the Lord; praise the Lord! He has delivered the life of the needy from the hands of evildoers. Jeremiah 20:13

*He has brought down the powerful from their thrones and lifted up the lowly. Luke 1:52

*Jesus Christ came and proclaimed peace to you. Ephesians 2:17

Moravian Prayer: Gracious Savior, as your followers, may we humbly lift up the lowly and serve the needy, just as you did. In doing so, may we be reminded of the kinship we all have in you.

Dearest Jesus, you came proclaiming peace in these times of geopolitical tension, war, and disaster. Help us to promote peace in all we say and do. Hasten the day when your peace will reign supreme and all strife and suffering ceases. In your name, we pray. Amen.