I am Japanese-Canadian and have lived in Ottawa since 1973. A founding member of the Ottawa Folk Festival & 19-year volunteer, a singer, haiku writer & activist

Ottawa, Ontario
Joined September 2011
Oct. 26, 2026 haiku reflects on election day People walk to polls Some swish through deep, leafy lawns Tugged by youthful thoughts
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Oct. 25, 2026 haiku #2 reflects on hibiscus A sunny fall day Orange abounds outside, in Lovely hibiscus
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Oct. 25, 2026 haiku reflects on fall Fall is a feeling One leaf brightened by the sun Breathtaking beauty
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Oct. 24, 2026 haiku #2 reflects on clouds High-level cirrus Clouds give magnificent show Icy creations
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Oct. 24, 2026 haiku reflects on this day in history UN established* First day, Crash of ’29 Concorde’s final flight** *1945 **2003 United Nations emblem Source: Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc.
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Oct. 23, 2026 haiku reflects on woodpeckers Maple resident Downy woodpecker’s sharp call Captured at sunrise
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Oct. 22, 2026 haiku reflects on morning sky Orangey-red sky Painted by fast rising sun Morning has broken
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Oct. 21, 2026 haiku #2 reflects on maple tree All at once (it seemed) Amur maple turned golden Fall transformation Photo: Pinterest
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Oct. 21, 2026 haiku reflects on dawn Roar of traffic like Ocean waves breaking at dawn The rhythm of life
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Oct. 20, 2026 haiku #2 reflects on morning sky Pinkish bands of clouds Split blue sky before sunrise Beautiful foreglow
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Oct. 20, 2026 haiku reflects on Alberta’s referendum results Alberta voted 75.8 to Stay in Canada
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Oct. 19, 2026 haiku #2 reflects on Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, Alberta Fiery reds of fall CFB Wainwright’s tragic Fire, flags at half mast
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Oct. 19, 2026 haiku reflects on Alberta’s referendum Referendum Day Albertans vote on future Canada watches Photo: CP24
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Oct. 18, 2026 haiku #2 reflects on goldfinches in fall Racket of bird calls Second brood of goldfinch young Clamour for parents Photo: Humane Indiana Wildlife
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Oct. 18, 2026 haiku reflects on sunrise Softly, silently Sun rises, awakens world Sun-worshippers watch
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Oct. 17, 2026 haiku #2 reflects on backyard rabbit Pine needles adorn Bushes, lawn like confetti Rabbit steals spotlight
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Oct. 17, 2026 haiku reflects on sunrises Chasing the sunrise One of life’s simple pleasures Magic of new day Video: Petrie Island Canoe Club facebook.com/share/v/19eL52U…
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Oct. 16, 2026 haiku reflects on blue jays Blue jay’s jeer-jeer-jeer Broadcasts intruder nearby Rainy day ramble
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Oct. 15, 2026 haiku #2 reflects on fall leaves Breathtaking fall leaves Green becomes orange, yellow Leaf sugars make red
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Oct. 15, 2026 haiku reflects on snowball bush So unexpected Snowball bush in rare fall bloom Gardener’s delight
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