Last week, I got spoiled. An odd schedule and a few cancelled lessons meant that I had a bit more time to stop and breathe during the week. This week has been different. Schedules full enough that even when they suddenly lighten there is more than enough to fill the void. Here we are about … More Again to Bed
I try to pick cards that are representative of something going on in my own life. So, as I am looking for a new way to embrace my own writing and creating, it should come as no surprise that I am cover the Ace of Wands. Ace of Wands This card combines the power of … More Tuesday Tarot: Ace of Wands
Never in my life have I had to stare down a dragon. It just has never happened. And most likely never will, unless those scientists get super silly. The good news is that even though I can write about dragons, no one really expects me to have experienced them. But it seems that there are … More Write What You Learn (1)
Another successful Sunday. A nice lunch with a cousin-in-law. Time at the park with both my munchkins. All good stuff. It I’m going to jump to when we decided it was just getting too cold for our baby girl, so we decided I would head home first with her. It was nice just to have … More Sunday Fun
This is one of those days that I am glad my wife doesn’t read my blog. I believe I have succeeded in picking out the perfect Valentines present. I’m not going to say what it is, just in case. The reality is I don’t really even need to do anything for Valentines. Seeing as we … More The Surprise
I’m sitting on the train listening to blues. Gary Clark, Jr. if you are curious. Today has been a day. Long and tiring. It a bad day, although there were moments in it that certainly weren’t good. My four year old is having a difficult time that time moves in even when he doesn’t want … More End of the Day
I’m a little bit glowing today. My little girl is growing up so fast. She just turned 11 months, and now we have her first word. Earlier in the week we heard that she might be speaking from her teachers. It was nice to hear, but we weren’t really sure. Of course we trust the … More First Words
I’ve been learning Japanese for almost twenty years. Wow. When I write it like that I feel bad for not being truly fluent. I’m conversational and can hold my own, but even without appearances there is little chance I’ll be mistaken as a native speaker. Which is a shame, but there it is. I never … More Do It How You Like
Everyone knows that February, while short, can be one of the more difficult months. So, let’s try and change our perspective with some new energy. Knight of Swords Knights do tend to be about action and with sword in hand, this one is no different. The knight of swords indicates an extreme. For good or … More Tuesday Tarot: Knight of Swords
After 15 years of living in this wonderful country, I sometimes take it for granted how many advantages there are to living here. And these advantages aren’t just tied into the city of Tokyo, where I have lived since 2012, but can also be found in many of the smaller, countryside cities. For what it … More 5 Reason to Live in Japan
Deadly Troubadour 