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Nostalgic Fog
Fog this morning - 30th October 2025 This morning there was a lovely fog. It makes me miss the UK. The UK doesn't get a lot of fog, but it gets more fog than Japan... Perhaps 5-10 times a year and particularly in spring or autumn. Does weather ever make you nostalgic? nostalgic: 懐かしい nostalgia: 郷愁 fog: 霧 miss ~: ~を懐かしむ to get fog: 霧がかかる particularly: 特に
Chris Walsh
Oct 30, 20251 min read


Food and emotions
If we don't eat, we get grumpy. If we eat too much, we get sick. Food can have a powerful effect on us. Do you ever feel happy when you eat something? My favourite foods make me feel good. Drinking beer (usually non-alcoholic!), eating curry or chocolate makes me happy. At least, I feel happy for a little bit. But, how about later? Do I still feel happy 6 hours later? Or how about days later? Studies have shown that chocolate makes us relaxed and happier. As long as we only
Chris Walsh
Mar 21, 20241 min read
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