I'm the village idiot, I don't have anything to do with this pathetic little opera, I just felt like passing through!
So today was an interesting culmination of events that got me thinking. First, there was this article. In her first statement to the press since the death of her son, Adele Hoe makes a poignant statement about our society. Her only wish is that society would do more to honor our troops when they are … Read more
One of the things we’re doing while we’re here is checking out Japanese coffee shops. I’ve always loved the kissaten concept. It is interesting that most of the kissaten in Japan serve pretty bad coffee. My wife is amazing. She’s spent a lot of time researching the kissaten in Kyoto to find those that really … Read more
On Saturday, we went to Eiga Mura. I love this place. They film a lot of the samurai TV series here. I’m a big fan of samurai TV series such as Mito Komon. They have a sword fighting demonstration at which they pick people from the audience. Miyuki made a spectacle and I got chosen. … Read more
Visited with my brother-in-law and father-in-law for the first time in ten years. It was good to see them again. As well, I saw my sister-in-law and my niece. As I said, it was good to reunite. I’m looking forward to spending some time with them, catching up, and hopefully establishing some better routines for … Read more
In Japan again. After ten years. Wow! Transit to Japan was a typical flight to Japan. Long, boring, dry, etc. The best part was nothing significant happened. Upon arrival we checked in the Nikko Airport hotel on the KIX facility. Fairly nice place. Not five star or anything. However, the big shock was, no Wi-Fi! … Read more
USATODAY.com – Analysis: Bush must demonstrate he has workable plan for Iraq So, can a brother catch a break? Coming into the elections the naysayers were talking about delays in the election, that the elections wouldn’t happen, and if the elections didn’t happen US troops would be there forever, blah, blah, blah. The elections did … Read more