In memorial for my dear Auntie Mickey, who passed away recently in Logan, Utah – with ukulele in front of a Japanese grave site, surrounded by splendid mountains and brilliant women
Miracle Meanderings for Auntie Mickey – to Logan from Hiruzen Read Post »
Since the borders reopened, we’ve gratefully welcomed 35+ travelers and groups of various sizes to our beloved, underappreciated home city
Summer Schemes and Dreams Read Post »
Last weekend, my remarkable multitalented wife along with her longtime musical cohorts, performed a show via live stream show from
“Sunny side of the street” at Tsuchida Cottage Read Post »
oh yeahhhh, ya know that groovy song from the “Jungle Book” right? Well me as Baloo and Ichiro as Mowgli
“Bear Necessities” from Ichiro’s secret house Read Post »
Today I remembered: & When he sticks his tongue out, ‘you’ stick your tongue out too {Not pictured: read Tintin
Old Knives, Jazz Flair & Tintin in Translation Read Post »
Of late, I received a notebook via a friend who is part of a project to fill pages for a
Travelling Notebook from Québec (sorry no pandas) Read Post »
Today was a mochi pounding event at the preschool… I did not take snapshots as a move of discretion for
Mochi Mornings, Ramen Afternoons & Wool Shirt Evenings Read Post »
I am so proud of you for rolling through another topsy turvy year, nothing but good times ahoy I’ve got
Evolve, Make Something Big (or maybe nothing at all), k bai Read Post »
More #BCInvasion outings to Stanley Park for picnics with pals and explorations including Earth Day excursions, aquarium visit, and horse carriage circumnavigation – after a few topsy turvy days – plus eats back at HQ with Ryoko, Ichiro, and free radical visitors before seaplane escape to Vancouver Island.
We Love Stanley – #BCinvasion, part 3 Read Post »
Moving north across the Fraser river to downtown/West End, Vancouver, settling into a kitchenette hotel for several days, enjoying tea ceremonies, hotel picnics, coffee times and pleasant times with friends, plus our initial foray into Stanley Park.
Downtown + West End Vancouver and Stanley Park / #BCInvasion flashback, part 2 Read Post »
Starting from our adorable local “Momotaro” airport in Okayama Japan, me (Dave) and my darlings Ryoko and Ichiro head to
OKJ to YVR + South Fraser / #BCInvasion flashback, part 1 Read Post »
Note to self: you are not “frozen in amber” in 2013. The best is yet to come. Oh indeed! the
Reminder: no ganbaru needed Read Post »
We picked up Ichiro from preschool and came to our favorite Ramen place. {Darling wife is working so hard &
Ramen magic – spontaneous outing for resto’s anniversary 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 »
