Small life stories
When I was in my teens, essays by authors were very popular.
Magazines, unlike today, were selling well, and both novels and essays had a fresh new sense of life from young writers.
Come to think of it, I don’t hear the word “essays" anymore.
Nowadays, it’s all about how-to books on how to live life well.
In the past, it was taken for granted that you would steadily build your own life.
But what about now?
My interest is no longer in personal matters, but in global issues.
The countries surrounding Japan seem to be in constant conflict, war, and political chaos.
Even in neighboring countries, when I hear about things like martial law, I start to worry about Japan.
Maybe Japan’s people are too calm and not angry enough.
I used to only think about the fear of major earthquakes, tsunamis, and Godzilla attacking Japan, but now it seems that politics and military issues are also dangerous.
On weekends, when I listen to international political commentary on the internet or TV, I am struck by how peaceful Japan is.
Is this a good thing?
The economy also feels like it’s on the verge of a global depression.
I sometimes think I should spend the cash I have before things get worse, but right now, I don’t really want anything in particular.
Maybe I should just prepare more disaster supplies.
I’ve been an SF fan since I was a child.
SF usually involves scenarios like the end of the world or alien invasions, which were extreme but not very realistic.
I’d like to return my focus to the simple joys of life—like enjoying a cup of tea and a slice of cake.
My heart is caught up in a three-layered world: the peace of the world, the safety of Japan, and managing my blood sugar.
Blood sugar: 149. For breakfast, I’m planning to have steak and tarako rice.
Koyama G Representative, Thunderbird Representative, Vice President of Health Station
Today’s issue is a holiday, Koyama Yasunari