Brush strokes

One of the things I love about our neighborhood is how much effort people put into creating experiences for the kids.

Recently, they started organizing a monthly Japanese calligraphy course. The kids practice writing kanji with traditional brushes and ink, while also getting opportunities to turn their work into seasonal art, like fireworks and Tanabata decorations.

It’s a great mix of creativity, concentration, culture, and community.

And, as always, the adults somehow make it look much easier than it actually is. My calligraphy would probably be politely displayed somewhere very far in the back.