Category Archives: This & That

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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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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Farewell to Consul General and Mrs. Okada, Vancouver

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Lynda Philippsen

It was a bitter-sweet evening of photos, speeches, sake, food, music and some tears. The Okadas will be sorely missed. Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Lloyd Dykk

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Lynda Philippsen

A dark smudge of light warms the still black Coast Mountains at six. Half an hour later an intensely orange sunrise spreads slowly skyward and across the waters. Mt. Baker looks on from the northwest as the east shoots its … Continue reading →

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