A LotR Haiku
July 1, 2019
Take this magic ring. Through it in the Mount Doom fires. But then pay the price.
New Adventures!
June 30, 2019
With today the summer camp season official starts for me. I spent about three hours on a train heading into the mountains of Japan to help prep a little camp at our usual lodge. I was lucky enough to ride up with some old friends and make a new one. Of course m, I already … More New Adventures!
An Arthurian Haiku
June 29, 2019
Look, I got this sword from some lady in a lake and now I’m the king.
A Lover’s Haiku
June 28, 2019
I want alone time. But only if you agree to spend it with me.
Even in Japan…
June 27, 2019
I tend to avoid posting along the same themes two days in a row. And with yesterday’s piece also being a critique on modern Japan, I really did not intend to do so again today. But sometimes life has different plans and yesterday provided an incident that I need to release through the written word. … More Even in Japan…
Priority in Japan
June 26, 2019
I feel like I’ve talked about this before. I’m almost sure I have. But it is such an ordinary aspect of daily life. So, here we go. One of the aspects about my life in Japan that I value, is that I can maneuver the city without needing a car. Sure, I’ve been lucky in … More Priority in Japan
Tarot Tuesday: Intro
June 25, 2019
For the past few years I have been on and off dabbling with tarot cards. Not enough where I can call myself an expert or anything g, but enough so that I can manage my way through a reading or two. Hopefully without having to double check too much. Still, I like the cards. I … More Tarot Tuesday: Intro
Impending Headache
June 24, 2019
I can feel it there, ready to pounce. I’ve stretched, hydrated, and wished. Hopefully one will work. It’s also almost bedtime and the words are slow in coming. Tomorrow will be for substance.
Rainy Day Thoughts
June 23, 2019
Today’s weather was just oppressive enough to keep myself and my two little ones inside most of the day. I’m starting to get a little cabin fever, now that the day is almost over. Of course, I’m also sleepy enough where I might as well just read a book and try and call it a … More Rainy Day Thoughts
A Birthday Haiku
June 22, 2019
Blow out the candle Doesn’t have quite the same ring. Pessimism hurts.
Deadly Troubadour 