Out and about to a dinosaur exhibition (wisely took earplugs, sunglasses etc.) and somehow came home with a fresh set […]
Diary: pyjamas and dinosaurs (& convention flashbacks) Read Post »
Of possible interest to small subset of humans: current tatami-bedside reading / cycle through these (plus kiddo’s awsum books &
Books: tatami-side reading, currently Read Post »
BC Invasion videos round-up: After a few days home, Hearing from some folks saying things like “I wish you would’ve
#BCInvasion video gazette round-up Read Post »
Today, we drove out to beautiful countryside location to the home of a lovely lady who recently lost her husband.
Diary: fetching Mochi stone (& VW Beetle bento) Read Post »
Four views of a cute / shabby coffeehouse noticed while waiting for the pharmacy to finish up (with what will
Four views of a coffee shop (and thoughts about small places and tipping) Read Post »
Note: Unique & quirky kissaten & cafes are one of my top things I love about Japan. Also:
Japanlife: quirky kissaten Read Post »
Rick Rubin’s book arrived, in glorious hard cover. Lovely design and I’m sure full of goodness. If I had my
Item (by post): Rick Rubin’s “The Creative Act” book + *wondering how to turn off* Read Post »
Think I will set this up as an auto reply “macro” (do people use that term?) to email folks when
‘Weird Japan’ a multi-purpose reply Read Post »
Photo book and photo zine by Andrew McCormick (@a.d.mccormick IG, @a_d_mccormick Tw) curator/wrangler of Art Island Center (@artislandcenter IG) on nearby Naoshima – one
Item by Poste: photo zines from Art Island Naoshima Read Post »
Adventure Tour Guide Ted Taylor and DaveO riff in a historic Kura barn in Tsuchida, Okayama, Japan talking about exploring…
Japan Renegade Travel Musings (specifically *not* Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka) Read Post »
When we went to Munetada shrine during New Year festivities 2023, I purchased three prayer tiles as I have a
Diary: New Year Shrine Visit, 2023 Read Post »
Field Notes (brief) Kurashiki day-out during the “Jazz Street“ event (first in-person since 2019) with little pop-up concerts happening in
Field notes: Kurashiki Jazz Street day-out snaps Read Post »
Tintin, the intrepid reporter who managed to foil his enemies, while chasing down a story and exotic countries, was, and
Disguise: TinTin, Guildford, 1977 (trying my best) Read Post »
Allen’s Estate & Archive So happy to be included in this fantastic Allen Ginsberg Project news round-up with my Kerouac
“Kerouac in Kobe” in Allen Ginsberg project round-up & Beat Museum + poets of note Read Post »
While the industrious senior ladies are cleaning the house, I fire up a machine to tell you about the following
Charcoal, Poetry & Postal + topics of varied interest Read Post »
Looks like this poem on a postbox at Rural Caprine (goat) Farm is going to need a bit of painting
Postbox poem needs a repaint (for impending tourist visitors to Japan) Read Post »
