On Remembrance Day, Nov. 11 2019, as there are no memorial cenotaphs in my home area of Okayama, i set […]
Diary: Okayama Out n About / castle, samurai, lunch etc Read Post »
Japanese Culture Through Rare Books Explore the important roles that books have played in the cultural history of Japan. I’ve
Japanese culture (bookbinding and literature) course via Keio University Read Post »
Made a big batch of (vaguely) Nepali lentil dal. Ergo: Two colours of lentils, plus some garbanzos just because, onions,
Diary: Kitchen > Nepali daal, and kaki jam Read Post »
Ryoko has her own small company doing tree trimming, garden planning and various workshops (like tree trimming for seniors) and
Diary: Kinome make gardens for people (in a parking lot) Read Post »
Life update, various: There are both persimmons and pomegranates in the kitchen. I sent a fax. Discussed naps (&/or maps)
Life Update: “there are both persimmons and pomegranates…” Read Post »
Somehow sometimes the communication comes in waves and today was a day when I heard from so many people –
Communication comes in waves… Read Post »
As seen at The Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver, maybe 2014 or 15 or really i can’t recall. (note to self, figure
Mementos: The Wailers in Vancouver / drummer and drum case Read Post »
The magical art city of Kurashiki was holding a Jazz Street event with loads of bands playing at various venues
Diary: Kurashiki Out n About + Musings about changes, economics and entrepreneurship Read Post »
Can often be a fuzzy difference between craft and art / technique vs idea – I feel that art requires
Riff: Fuzzy difference between craft and art Read Post »
One day in late October, we were invited by a relative to pick up a bag of freshly-harvested rice for
Diary: Picking up rice Read Post »
As usual, I voted in the Canadian Parliamentary election which is noteworthy as 2019 was the first federal election to
Canada Election Ballot 2019 Read Post »
Japanese Imperial Enthronement Primer < Emperor Naruhito (era name: Reiwa) formally took the position May 1st in a brief ceremony
Japanese Imperial Enthronement: primer / musings Read Post »
Canadian election Japan Emperor enthronement Brexit meltdown round x oh the Kurds! Revolutions and insurrections globally, various (esp Chile, Ecuador…)
Today(ish) to Observe (from bed) + Godzilla made of cicada husks Read Post »
Two notes: 1) The bath is the most sophisticated piece of equipment in our home… A click of a variety
Ofuro bath at Tsuchida Cottage Read Post »
Fermenting & Pickling Bonanza! Cucumbers, Daikon, Garlic, Peppers (various), Onion etc. Some anaerobic fermenting in seasalt brine. Some pickling in
Kitchen: Pickles and Ferments / Tsuchida Cottage (2 batches) Read Post »
