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International Service Club (ISC) Kyoto
One of Kyoto’s great treasures is not found among the famous temples, gardens, museums, galleries or various artisan’s shops. Rather, it’s a largely unsung and little-known club with no splashy website: International Service Club (ISC) Kyoto.
Note to Self: Grab a Pillow
The voice inside our heads that tells us that we’re not doing everything well—you know, you should put a pillow over that voice and suffocate it. –E. Renzetti Continue reading
Posted in Things to think about, WordMash
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Special thanks
Getting to know passionate and top-quality people through contract work has been an unanticipated bonus in my writing life. Continue reading
I find no love for the kotatsu
I admit that I do not understand and cannot share the Japanese love-affair with the kotatsu. Continue reading
Posted in Japan, Travel & Culture, WordMash
Tagged Japanese heating, Kotatsu, Travel in Japan
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High Summer Still
Today a brisk wind all day until mid-afternoon. Steady at 30 kilometers per hour with gusts to 40. Very fresh air before what they say will be another heat wave. I’m glad. Bring it on.
Posted in Around Abbotsford, WordMash
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It Has Been a While
How much can happen in almost two months between posts? Lots. A post-leak & restoration project in my condo segued into eye surgery for cataracts and a complete reversal of life as I have known it since Grade 2. Myopic … Continue reading
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Lone Wolf Review in The Globe & Mail
Monday, March 18, The Globe and Mail ran my review of Jodi Picoult’s latest novel Lone Wolf. In spite of my reservations about the book, like others before it Lone Wolf is selling well. I suspect it strikes a chord with … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, WordMash
Tagged Book Review, Jodi Picoult, Lone Wolf, The Globe & Mail
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Finding My Destination on Tokyo Transit
At first—and even after some experience—deciphering Tokyo’s transit map can be much like navigating a Jackson Pollock painting. Continue reading
Posted in Japan, Travel & Culture, WordMash
Tagged Finding your way on Tokyo Transit, Tokyo Transit
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The Wild Weathers Book Launch
Sunday, March 11, 2012 The Wild Weathers a gathering of love poems book launch happens at Renaissance Books (43-6th Street, New Westminster, BC) between 1-3 PM. I will be reading “Final Round,” my contribution to the anthology.
Abbotsford Rice Field: Year 2
Now as the growing season approaches,Shiroki’s optimistic that his dream to produce 100% Canadian jizake can come true on this field. Continue reading