on the way to hanami by bus
we’re on an awsum quest via bus to a sakura blossom picnic kitted out with rucksacks, tote bags, tasty bread […]
on the way to hanami by bus Read Post »
we’re on an awsum quest via bus to a sakura blossom picnic kitted out with rucksacks, tote bags, tasty bread […]
on the way to hanami by bus Read Post »
Fond memories and kind regards to two deceased storymakers: Vancouver Canucks broadcaster and legendary gent Jim Robson, gone at 91
Peace to Hockey Storyteller & Dada-ist Beat Poet (RIP Jim Robson and Alex Caldiero) Read Post »
out of tune with world, yet sending sparks, backyard fire storytime: Appropriately out of tune both with the world and
finding *ways* to spark (in precedented times) Read Post »
yes, yet another overview of traveling around Japan, possibly with links to other narratives and videos about traveling around Japan. Usual variety of tips, anecdotes, tactics and my love of minor provincial cities, goat farms, coffee, tea and jazz… Plus post offices well, you know all this by now
so, you’re coming to Japan? oh good! dig tactics Read Post »
before rocking the stage, a few notes about representing for the non-union Santa dudes, this time in Tsuchida community centre
Santa Krampus ~ semi-pro method actor checking in Read Post »
spontaneous live stream while cutting up persimmons to make vinegar and talking about upcoming plans for festive season including Santa performances as well as family histories with accordions and Morse code
persimmons for vinegar and festive plan chit-chat {almost live} Read Post »
A 55th-birthday audio diary from Kurohime, Nagano — ukulele in hand, heart on sleeve. Reflections on breakages and rebuilds, gratitude for friends who’ve stuck around, and apologies where due. Dreams of parallel lives, flashes of déjà vu, and notes of creative persistence through the years.
Originally released as a photo-filled slideshow from the past year
UW55: friendly birthday greetz for “double nickels on the dime” – Choogle On #127 Read Post »
Unnecessary Preamble: part 2 of a trip to Nagasaki in February 2020 – we were in pregnancy mode, visiting relatives,
Nagasaki Ramble, Feb. 2020, part 2 (baths, bombs, bevvies… more trains) Read Post »
Riffing about earthquake scars, zen temples, sea swims, scrapbooks, aliens, dinosaurs & 7″ records while rain falls in an engawa
Noto Roadtrip Diary – Postcard #92 Read Post »
Ergo: Video chitchat where I confuse myself trying to say things while catching you up on a few recent projects on a bright autumn day with diminishing ukulele skills – maybe you’ll watch anyway :-)
Takin’ care of sweet potatoes (& pod plugs) Read Post »
Chauffeuring admirals to revitalizing mountain villages with drum circles, counter-culture festivals with hemp history and poetic vibes — hitchhiking and
Hermit Wizard’s 50+ years in Japan – Choogle On #126 Read Post »
Making tea, talking Benton Homestead, letters to poets, visitors from Utah, akiya dreams, hospital tales, and sustainable iving in Japan.
Bee’s wax, guest houses + unscheduled hospitals and traveler treats Read Post »
Many things to catch you up on, that is if you’re the type to read words, I think you are,
Hams & Burgers + poems, trees, zines Read Post »
So many pals coming to Japan and wow, so much to do so i made a barely legible list (onm
How to Japan, Good – let’s enjoy handy tips for exploration Read Post »
I snuck out when amplified music dance party > tug-of-war portion of event started and, finding 2 totem poles, couldn’t
“Between two totem poles” – postal limbo, community investment and revolutions from bed Read Post »
Field Notes: Anyway, this preamble suggests this article will share something useful about the region however it does not :)
Since then, I’ve learned much more but really the best resources are below in the form of Setouchi Explorer blog and Island Art Center’s dispatches. But hey, some fun snaps of ferries, outdoor installations and other cafe and villages vibes here.
Consider this a placeholder for further documentation {if you have something “non-generic tourist pablum to share, let me know}
My experience, despite living so close, is very limited and in this case the following snapshots are from a simple day trip to Naoshima in which I visited zero museums
You see, in June 2019, my arborist wife was working nearby Uno port, a jumping off point to the islands, so I bussed over (along, the way documented my reading, coffees and flashbacks per usual
Field Notes: Naoshima art island & Uno Port, Setouchi 2019 Read Post »