The Rye Will Stay in My Soul Forever

I was shocked by one news.

It's J.D.Salinger's death. Because, my most loved novel is "The Catcher in the Rye".
When I read "The Catcher in the Rye" first, I was a high school student. It's about 25 years ago.
But, I'll never forget the impact, impression and sympathy for "Holden".
In fact, I read his story for many times. Of course, I'll read it for many times after this.

I think Holden may be Salinger. Or, Salinger may be Holden?

May his soul rest in peace.


「ライ麦畑は永遠に僕の心の中にある」

先日、ショックなニュースを聞いた。

サリンジャーの死だ。なぜなら、僕の一番好きな小説が「ライ麦畑でつかまえて」だから。
「ライ麦」を最初に読んだのは、僕が高校生のときだった。２５年前のことだ。
でも、“ホールデン”に対する衝撃や感動や共感は、決して忘れることができない。
事実、彼のストーリーは何度も読んだし、これからも何度も読むと思う。

僕は、ホールデンはサリンジャーじゃないかって思う。それか、サリンジャーはホールデンになりたかったのかもね。

彼のご冥福をお祈りします。

AKEOME!

Good by 2009 and welcome 2010!

"Akeome" is the informal greeting at New Year's Day in Japan and it means "Happy New Year". We have the custom of sending New Year's cards said "Nengajo" at New Year's Day.

Exactly I'd send it. And this is my Nengajo.



Wow! That's so simple! Ha ha...
2010 is the year of the Tiger, so I used three colors symbolize the tiger: yellow, black and white.

2009 was the unforgettable year for me. How about 2009 for you?
I wish you a lot of happiness in 2010.