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About MThomas

Long ago, I gave up my high school dreams of becoming the next Carl Sagan and instead wound up working (in order) at McDonald's, a '60s-themed restaurant, a video rental store, a used bookstore, a computer seller, Kinko's, a Jewish newspaper company, and an HR firm. I eventually became a teacher of intercultural communication in Kyoto, where I vainly attempt to apply quantum mechanics to language teaching, practice martial arts and Zen Buddhism, and always keep one eye on the sky. And yes, I know my profile photo's backward. I just think it looks better this way.

Home for the holidays

Posted on January 8, 2010 by MThomas

For New Years, my wife and I brought our baby back to her hometown, a small city in southern Japan. My daughter was born in a small hospital there, while I stayed elsewhere and continued to work. Even then I … Continue reading →

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First Day at Day Care for Dad

Posted on December 20, 2009 by MThomas

Last weekend, I had my first experience with a baby carrier. Or what I like to think of as some sort of modern torture device for obedient husbands. The top part goes around your head, the bottom strap latches itself … Continue reading →

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Mother-daughter hand book

Posted on December 7, 2009 by MThomas

This past weekend, my wife and I took our daughter for her 7-month checkup. The check-up system in Japan varies depending on the city. A nearby city to ours has a checkup only at the 6th month, while ours does … Continue reading →

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