Sakura and Snow - It`s Spring! Believe it or not, it`s feeling like spring here in Tokyo! I know it`s a bitter contrast with the weather in Wisconsin...last week my disgruntled parents sent me a photo of more new fallen snow. It`s been great the past week or so--low 60`s, partly sunny, and course, adorned by cherry blossoms. They are finally beginning to droop now, most of the blossoms are on the sidewalk instead of the branches, but they really did live up to the hype while they lasted. But, before I delve too deeply into the topic of sakura, I`d like to share some of my biggest highlights of March! I had a wild couple of weeks, jam packed with a ton of stuff. However, it was all extremely fun and exciting, the exact sort of "busyness" that I love. This period was kicked off by a visit from my former boss at WI 4-H International Programs, Kay, her family, and a volunteer for WI 4-H Intl/WI Price Co. 4-H Educator/former LEX intern, Amber. They are wonderful peo