Category Archives: This & That

Various topics that don’t necessarily fit a box.

Dolled up or Dressed down: Beautiful!

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

All people (not just women) express numerous things about themselves through their fashion and grooming choices. Continue reading →

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Jet Lag: A dozen ways to beat it

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

The other day I booked a flight. Among other things I need to do in preparation, I got to thinking about jet lag.

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Seriously. No Foreigners Allowed.

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

How does this fit with the spirit of omotenashi, Japan’s famous selfless hospitality? Continue reading →

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Updated: Who is Japanese?

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

There is a great deal of discrimination and record keeping along blood lines which determines who is or is not “truly” Japanese. Continue reading →

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Memorial 11.3.2015

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

We cry out for what we have lost, and we remember you again. ~ Leonard Cohen ~ Continue reading →

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More on Japanese Toilets

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

I thought I’d written pretty much all I had to say on the subject of Japanese toilets, but episode 21 of MoshiMoshi Nippon proved me wrong. Continue reading →

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In memoriam: Lux perpetua luceat ei

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

In his reviews you could hear the music–exactly what had been played or sung. God help the trombones if they flubbed the 64th notes. He heard it. Continue reading →

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This is Japanese Seafood: a Review

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

I wondered how complicated fresh fish could be. I soon discovered the simple answer to that. Very. Continue reading →

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A Tribute to Toller Cranston

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

Precursor to the light in a dark age, he was far ahead of his time with entirely much too much of every quality not desirable in a male sport–personality, artistry, vanity. Continue reading →

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Running for the Train

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

Like a herd of wild beasts, we’re merely running. Like everybody else. Continue reading →

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