I am glad that the analogy I made yesterday was helpful to understand my message

I am glad that the analogy I made yesterday was helpful to understand my message. It was an analogy. This is not an account to define/discuss what is “The Pizza”. Yesterday’s post was more about sharing my fear in Cultural Appreciation. Today, it is more like a wish I have for anyone who wants to learn Sashiko (with the analogy of pizza).

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I want you to know the difference between the Ketchup and Tomato Sauce. They look similar & from the same ingredient, tomato, but there aren’ the same. In my preference, Tomato sauce for the pizza, and Ketchup for fries. You don’t need to agree, but I want you to know the difference. 

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Let’s say, you decide to use the tomato sauce. Now, I want you to try to seek the joy & taste of homemade Tomato Sauce made from shiny red tomatoes – not only the packaged tomato sauce. Each family may have their own recipes. Some may be sharing online. Learn it before denying the difference. And then, with respect to the origin, you may find your own Tomato Sauce to make your pizza “yours”.

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Please replace “Ketchup”, “Tomato Sauce” and “Pizza” with any words you may know in Sashiko. Pizza can/may be more than a baked bread with tomato sauce & cheese on it.

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I respect each preference. I used to enjoy(?) vegan pizza (since my wife was vegan). However, I do not like talking as if “vegan pizza” is “better” for everyone. Both are good – but different – so learn the difference. Same as Sashiko. Please know what kind of Sashiko you are practicing. Then, you can expand your Sashiko more. I really want you to try how tasty the homemade pizza is.

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すごくとても不思議なのですが、「刺し子を学びたい」という人に、「日本文化・言語も学んでみてね」というのは、「なんで？」って聞き返されるお願い事なんでしょうか？トマトソースとチーズが乗ってないピザは、普通の円盤型のパン（？）でしょ。いや、パンが悪いんじゃないのよ。でも、それをピザって呼んだら文化が壊れちゃうじゃん。酢飯じゃないご飯だけ握ったら、お寿司じゃなくておにぎりじゃん……というたとえ話。

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2021-03-02 15:33:49

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