Dear

David and Fans,

I come to you, knowing that my Mother's passing Kabuki brought me so much

reflection, joy and creativity.

I forgot so much of who I am is from my beloved Father. He was a great Jazz musician,

artist, spiritual person, great humor and Chef. He gave me so much of who I am.

It is funny, I went to buy Shy Creatures today wearing a scarf sent from his town.

I did not know he had passed away alone but I hope in the Kitchen one of his favorite places.

Stranger? I knew he was going to pass over. Sad, I wish I had listened to the best part of me

and called more. We spoke recently everyday for hours. We had a little fight about my former

Tea Salon job. I could not get a tea he begged of me and the woman I have given 13 or more years

of my life in work in tea. Not wasted but ironically? She would not sell it to me and it broke my

Fathers heart and he died.

So, I learn today, it is so important to be kind. I pray to all the God's I am a kinder and less shy

person. He was also a Sargent in the Army and middle wieght Boxer. I got some Boxer in me

now today, I feel it and hopefully to fight for all good things. Most of all for compassion, sometimes

compassion is a punch in the wake up call. Being aware and listening. My Father gave me this today

cemented. Follow my hearts compass. He loved compasses and collected them. I loved him so

much.

Jim Hanley's Universe did not have much available. Strange he died and I did not know it, but I went

to look for your work. So your work means so much to me always. I did buy a ton of tea even if she

would not sell me the tea which is a "Song For my Father" All tea forever will be my prayers to end

suffering and to pray I will be my best person and box way terrible spirits and live joyfully and Jazzy.

Thank you for reading,

On my most important day I think of Kabuki.

Never doubt how important Kabuki is to me.

I have been somehow small minded and heart small.

When we have a big heart, it heals many hearts. When

life is cruel unecessarilly it breaks and ends life.

Horray for the positive formulas,

xoxoxoxox

Fumiko Susan Robinson