Jul 23 2008
Rissho Kosei Kai bon dance
On Saturday, the Dancing Fools attended the Rissho Kosei Kai bon dance in Pacific Palisades. Unfortunately, the weather didn’t cooperate and I ended up having to take shelter under my big golf umbrella several times throughout the night. Perhaps it was the rain that kept the crowd fairly small this year as well. However, they still managed to sell out of the grilled mochi before I was able to buy an order. At least I was able to enjoy a bowl of oden — which is one of RKK’s specialties.
The photos posted here were taken by Derek and Taro, who came equipped with camera gear that would make any photog do a double-take. I, on the other hand, was too preoccupied during the drier moments of the evening, then deterred by the rain once I realized that I was missing some great photo ops. We still have a few more bon dances on the schedule that I’ll be able to attend, so hopefully I will be able to muster the energy and motivation to do a videolog or two before the end of this year’s bon dance season.
At 30 weeks pregnant, I’m still dancing. 
A 30-something Christian girl, blissfully wedded to her perfect match (the yang to her yin) of 14 years. A new mom to her miracle baby, born on October 4, 2008. Living life in Hawaii, less than 5 miles from her hometown, a slave to her mortgage payment, but seeking balance in her pursuit of family, faith, recreation, and rest.
you’re sooo cute !!! pregnancy becomes you ! Baby must have been enjoying the music and learning the steps.
@lindy: Thanks!! I don’t know about cute… but I’m taking my maternity photos this weekend, so hopefully Lisa can work her magic or photoshop some “glow” into my pictures. haha! I hope Baby Champuru will take an interest in her culture and follow in my dancing footsteps!
My daughter and I braved the weather - my wife and son opted out this time. It was nice seeing you there Donna. You hardly show for 2 months left - my fatherly side would say, “Girl, you better eat more!” But I know you have the GD issue now to deal with. I would have come over and chatted but I felt too weird with your freinds and family there. Me: Oh hi, I’m Donna’s friend from the Internet. Friends and Family: Uh oh, stalker alert, stalker alert. Hehe. In all seriousness, take care and we’ll be praying for you.