Sometimes a book truly touches you. Suddenly, you see yourself in the characters and feel a transcendental connection. This, this is me. I felt this deep stirring within me as I read the short but classic If You Give a Pig a Pancake. Gratitude in the midst of loneliness. Happy Birthday, Baba! Blog at WordPress.

Sasha Stern is a musician with a rare spectrum of talent. She is equally comfortable performing jazz, a broad range of contemporary musical styles, and classical music. She is a truly remarkable arranger, performer, music leader and teacher. Sasha Stern is a multi-faceted performing musician. She is involved in numerous music projects and concerts with jazz vocalists and performers, and has participated in the production of TV programs with Great American Songs and Christian Contemporary Music.

Reblogged 9 months ago from realizes. These lovable cat-themed sweets were made by Caroline, a Japanese housewife. A traditional Japanese sweet made by mixing sweet white bean paste and glutinous rice. Caroline tints and sculpts them into various shapes and styles; then puts them on pancakes and doughnuts as edible decorations.