Author Archives: Lynda Philippsen

Alone and Homeless in Tokyo

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Lynda Philippsen

I vividly recall feeling alien, and adrift—as if I were an insignificant insect who belonged nowhere crawling along the city’s sidewalks. Continue reading →

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Why Japan?

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Lynda Philippsen

People often ask me: Why Japan? How do you explain falling in love? Continue reading →

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A Word for Leonard Cohen

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Lynda Philippsen

There’s a blaze of light / In every word… Continue reading →

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Tourist or Traveler: Which are You?

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Lynda Philippsen

Are you a tourist or traveler? Does the distinction matter? Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary: Five years at the Way of Words

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Lynda Philippsen

To celebrate this significant anniversary (and some 215 blog posts) I will sift through the archive and reprise some of my favourites. Continue reading →

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Nai tokoro: the not state or place

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Lynda Philippsen

At the moment I have moved to the place of no words. Although that creates a void, a retreat into this period of silence also feels right. Continue reading →

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India Independence Day

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Lynda Philippsen

Yesterday was India’s Independence Day.

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Disposing of My Mother’s Things

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Lynda Philippsen

In an era where we can’t wait to toss a thing for the new one that’s come along, as they did to Pope, these objects might seem trifles to some. Continue reading →

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A Little Break

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Lynda Philippsen

I have decided to officially take a break from posting. Continue reading →

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Irene Sarah (Wedel) Philippsen 1928-2016

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Lynda Philippsen

You know you are not in a good place when you’ve got the undertaker on speed dial. Continue reading →

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