Happy weekend! And for me, personally, it's a weekend to feel relieved. That storm finally managed to grind its way out of our region, and despite the threatening winds out there yesterday and overnight, there were no blackouts in the GTA. Mind you, for a lot of travelers heading out for the Holidays, 2022 may go down as one of the worst years.
My plans for Saturday night (namely, tonight)? Just wrapping presents for tomorrow. I'd figure that folks in Japan may have already gotten their parties in for Christmas Eve, and because the 25th is a Sunday, both we and they can actually enjoy a day off on Christmas Day (since the big day is merely an observed holiday there).
Speaking of Saturday night, singer-songwriter Satoko Shimonari（下成佐登子）created a tune titled "Doyoubi no Yoru ni wa" (On Saturday Night) for her April 1983 album "Weekend"（ウィークエンド）, and though I don't think that it was ever meant as a Xmas tune, the visuals from YouTube and the softly swinging rhythm make it feel like a Yuletide number about a couple out on good old-fashioned date. Shimonari and arranger Tsugutoshi Goto（後藤次利）collaborated on "Doyoubi no Yoru ni wa" which has that certain 1950s pop lilt to bring images of poodle skirts and bobby socks and hair gel.
With all that winter maelstrom behind us, all I can say is that we will be guaranteed a White Christmas this year! 🎄 As well, many thanks to Joana for her splendid article earlier this morning.
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