Odds and more ends

 This was the road going around the driving school. It appears that they are taking away anything hard or high.

 The front door to my apartment. The umbrella is hanging on what is supposed to be a place for newspapers, however, the front door is locked so the newspapers have to be left in our mailbox. In Japan mailboxes can be used for newspapers, ads, and even mail.

 I noticed this yellow Santa in the window of an athletic club I pass on my way to my Friday classes. He looks a lot like on of the Seven Chinese Gods, but a close look makes it obvious it is supposed to be Santa.

 My students gave me this as a Christmas present. They specifically said that I was to take it home to my wife.

More snow. I guess winter is finally here.