I’m trying something new and reviewing music. Partly because I am a big fan of music, sounds simplistic but very true. Mostly because I am a great admirer of the artist Manny Marx and as he is a fellow independent I want to help shine a light however I can. Album: Diaspora Artist: Manny Marx … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Diaspora – Manny Marx
The past few weeks have been full of graduations and Facebook postings of people off to start new jobs. Something about that just makes me feel a little down. Not for myself. I’m actual doing pretty well. I feel sorry for those starting jobs. Yes, I know. I’m a schmuck. But those fresh faces going … More Start of the Financial Year
Here in Tokyo the Cherry Blossoms are in full bloom. More so than any other year it is making me think about the future. What comes next? Maybe it is because this is the first time seeing the cherry blossoms since having a child. Maybe it is because every year just seems to move by … More Sakura
Still trying to get a hang on this whole being a father thing. After four days in the mountains, today was a real return to being a dad. Of course the Mrs. most often pulls the weight when it comes to keeping our boy safe, but the are days like today when I do the … More Shh… He’s Sleeping
The Goodreads Giveaway ended a few hours ago and I have received the names and addresses of the 25 winners. Now all I need to do is print those out, attach them to the prepared envelopes and ship them out. They should be in the mail in the next few days. I would say tomorrow, … More End of the Giveaway and an eGiveaway
I’ve been doing a Goodreads Giveaway and there are 20 hours left. Currently there are over 660 people entered for 25 books. That’s pretty crazy to me. Especially since there have been other instances where I have tried to give away a copy of this book in exchange for reviews and have failed dismally. Of … More 20 More Hours
Living in Japan brings with it an interesting challenge. I am constantly meeting awesome people but unfortunately I am also frequently having to say goodbye to awesome people. One of my solid friends is cashing in his Japan chips and returning to his home country. Honestly, it sounds like this will be a very good … More A Mexican, a Canadian and an American walk into a bar…
It is three minutes to midnight. It has been a long day finished off with a slow glass of red wine and conversation of Daredevil and Jessica Jones. Now once again I am listening to Hamilton. Damn, that is art. And tomorrow I get to see my wife and possible hold my son. If he … More Deadline post
At this point in my life I feel I almost have an equal claim to both the United States and Japan. Okay, not actually equal. But after spending a third of my life in Japan, I have some sort of claim to it. But my point is a similarity between the two. On some level … More Folly of Divisiveness
Way back when there was a comics experiment that smashed up Marvel and DC properties. One of the results was Bruce Wayne: Agent of SHIELD. Somehow that kept running through my head as I watched this episode. Or, actually, it was Matt Murdock Super Spy, but same thing really. Daredevil s02e06: Regrets Only director: Andy … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Daredevil s02e06: Regrets Only
Deadly Troubadour 