Notes:
invade (…に)押し寄せる、侵害する、侵す;
concentrate on ～に集中する
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My husband retired in July. He had worked hard for over 40 years. At the same time, I had tried to keep our family peaceful and comfortable. My husband and I like traveling, so we are looking forward to visiting many countries together. I am very grateful to him. However, I am used to being alone at home and enjoying my own free time. After his retirement, I have started to feel like he is invading my privacy. I can’t concentrate on my hobby. I think we need to sit down and talk about how to respect each other’s time. I hope we will be able to come to an agreement soon. (written by a reader, edited by Prof. Douglas Jarrell)
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Notes
Minnesota アメリカのミネソタ州;
ferment　発酵される;
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In a small town in the north of the United States, the birds have started acting strangely. This year, it got cold early in Minnesota. There was an early frost, and the berries on the trees started to ferment. The sugar in the berries turned to alcohol. Many birds eat these berries before they fly south for the winter. What happens to them? The alcohol makes them drunk. They can’t control themselves. Some birds fall out of trees and others fly into windows or cars. The police say that you shouldn’t worry if you see a drunk bird on the ground. It will wake up later and be fine. (by Douglas Jarrell)
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