I started this blog 5 years ago partly as a means to keep from being bored at work. I would type out a few stories while putting on a serious face. My hope was that no one on the office would figure out I was writing tales of fantasy and sci-fi. No one ever did. … More 500th Post
Do you use tumblr? If so, it is yet another place to follow me. Huzzah! I guess now all I have to do is sit by and let the hip folk discover me. https://brentthomasauthor.tumblr.com If you enjoyed this post, please like my Facebook author page and become a patron through Patreon. Thanks!
Working at an elementary school means I am at constant risk of catching a cold. Right now it seems we are at the start of cold and flu season. One class had so many absences they just sent the whole class home for the last few days of the week. Other classes are are missing … More School Plague
Believe it or not, I am not much of a drinker. Certainly I enjoy a taste every now and then, but I wouldn’t even classify myself as a regular drinker. More of a social drinker. I don’t have anything against drinking, but I just don’t find myself regularly engaging in it. There are a few … More Hunting for Beer
We are still in the start of a New Year and the start of another attempt at blogging everyday. So far the results have been pleasing and there have been a few new people clicking on this site. I’m using that as a bit of motivation to introduce myself yet again to the internet world. … More Who I Am
We made it back to Tokyo with very few bumps. It’s been about 25 hours since I woke up. I have work tomorrow morning. And my toddler just got his second wind. Beyond that, I’m not sure what to say. My apartment feels small. If you enjoyed this post, please like my Facebook author page and become a patron through … More Safe and Sound
In a few minutes my family is going to sit down to dinner. This will be our last dinner together for a while. It is 7:13 and my son is already asleep. I don’t know if he will wake up tonight or sleep through until morning. My wife and I have spent a good part … More The Last Night
I’m getting ready for bed. Tomorrow is the last full day we have in America before flying back to Japan. Obviously it brings out some complicated feelings. There is some desire to get back to our normal rhythms and sights. For me, it is much easier to actually move around and exercise in Tokyo. I’m … More Backyard
We had some neighbors over for dinner tonight. It was a fantastic time of sharing food and conversation. We decided that it was a perfect opportunity to make a Japanese style meal. The main chef for this meal was my wife. Her main assistant was my mother. Normally I love cooking but in this day … More Gyoza
I woke up this morning to the sounds of my son playing in his crib. It was a little earlier than I would have liked, but he was happy and content to play by himself. I used the chance to make myself a cup of coffee and do some reading. Already I could feel that … More Migraine 2017
Deadly Troubadour 