Every now and then I like to use a picture I took or a moment from my life and imagine it as the basis for a fantasy story. This picture is from my neighborhood in Savannah, GA. It was the most nature my son, from Tokyo, has ever seen. And, yes, the little details in … More Field of Leaves
Earlier this week I wrote about how amazing my wife is and how that makes me want to step up in being a good father and husband. I started writing that post while they (wife and son) were in the bath. When I left for work that day a powerful moment occurred. Before leaving for … More Duality of Fathering
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’ve had a pretty busy few days. All things considered the travel from my parents’ house in America to our apartment in Japan takes about 24 hours. And since I can’t really sleep on planes that makes it an exceptionally long day. The flight itself was uneventful, if long. The crew was friendly and customs … More Tuckered Out
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
Last night I finished my post by mentioning that I was looking forward to rocking my boy to sleep. I did not get that opportunity. Not too terribly long after posting the long day up to him. He couldn’t even finish dinner. Tonight the little guy fell asleep in the car on the way home. … More Sleepy Boy
It’s winter time ad the air around us is getting pretty chilly. Sometimes it is even downright cold. Like many parents I face the daily struggle of trying to keep my boy warm. Sometimes he lets this be an easy task. He cooperates when I go to put on his socks and jacket. Most of … More My Boy’s Hat
Once more I am off on another camp adventure. It’ll be a little like returning home after spending four weeks at the site over the summer. Since this is a shorter camp with much smaller numbers it will also have a very different feel. I’m hoping it will pack the same fun punch but will … More 3 Days in the Mountains
Deadly Troubadour 