The 15 Craigside Photo Club meets the first Sunday of the month.  The originators are Irene, who lives on my floor in this seniors community, and Scott Kubo from the Honolulu Museum of Art, our mentor.  Here is a photo of the two.  We are asked by Scott to submit a few photos on a theme he selects for show and tell at our gathering.  This month it had something to do with being thankful.  Of course, family, friends and health are at the top of the list.  At least, Google AI indicated that to me, and I agree.  Most members here will no doubt submit these kinds of photos.  Or something to do with religion. However, when I thought about this earlier in the month, I couldn't come up with interesting enough photos to take or from my photo file.  So I picked rainbows and sunsets, because those photos had a lot of color.  I then narrowed my choice down to only sunsets. Thus, when I sat at the computer this morning, I had further thoughts about ...

The Osaka Expo had private opening ceremonies  yesterday afternoon, with Emperor Naruhito and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba participating.   Watch the entire 2-hour show .   Here,  PM Ishiba chatting with Myaku-Myaku,  the official mascot, who represents cell and water. Entrance of Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko . Actually, the  site of the Expo was opened to 50,000 visitors last week  to test out the venue.  Food was sold and some pavilions could be explored.... with very long lines.  As many as 227,000 visitors/day are expected.  As would be expected, Japan is ready. Planning to go?   Here is a video of some must see pavilions . All to know before you go . Visitors guide to the 2025 Osaka Expo. From April 13 to October 13.  13 is not a bad luck number in Japan.  Our 13 is their 4. Theme:  Designing Future Society for Our Lives. Located on Yumeshima isla...