Author: Peter-Wang-Mobile-2026

Notes
crawl (のろのろ)はう、腹ばっていく;
cabin (木造の)小屋、キャビン;
Jackpot (思いがけない)大当たり、大成功;
caramel 焼き砂糖、キャラメル;
thump ガタガタ鳴らす、ポンポンひく

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“Are you sure he’s still sleeping?” Grant asked to his older brother, Clint. “Of course,” replied Clint, “he always wakes up after the sun rises.”

It was still early in the forest when the three young brothers, Grant, Clint, and Vincent, slowly and quietly approached old farmer John’s cabin. Climbing through an open window and crawling into the kitchen, the brothers quickly headed toward the cabinet to where farmer John kept his sweets.

“Jackpot!” they quietly said together as they opened the cabinet doors. Although they had stolen from farmer John before, today was their lucky day. Chocolate bars, fruit flavored suckers, sweet caramels, the brothers were amazed at the collection of candy. Quickly gathering as much as they could carry, the brothers began to make their escape.

Riiiiiiiiiiiing! Thump, thump, thump… (by Prof. Michael Okamoto. To be continued.)
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Notes
pebble (水の作用で丸くなった、海浜・川床にある)小石;
ripple さざなみ、小波;

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In the business of life, we often forget to wish a stranger hello. Although how easy it is, yet how great and lasting a difference it can make. When you say hello to a stranger you become like a pebble thrown into a pond. With each ripple you create, you spread love that continues to give. Make a point of saying hello to a stranger today. You will give the gift that keeps on giving. (from “Just Stop and Say Hello” by Deborth Rogers”)

日本語: 私たちは日常生活の中で、面識のない人に対して挨拶をすることを忘れがちです。挨拶自体はとても簡単なことですが、挨拶をすることによって、どれだけ大きな、そして永続的な変化を生み出すことができるのでしょうか。あなたが見知らぬ人に挨拶をするとき、池に投げ込まれた小石のようになるでしょう。あなたが波紋を広げることは、あなたは愛を広げることと同じことになり、愛を与え続けることができるのです。今日、見知らぬ人に挨拶することを心がけてください。あなたは、贈り物を与え続けることになるでしょう。
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