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An ex-Domer Forever: What on Earthside was I thinking?
It’s the end of the spring term (finally) at my university in Kyoto, which means I’ll be getting ready for my yearlong sabbatical in Montreal soon. From September I’ll be back at a North American university for the first time since 1997. Ah, Notre Dame. Mixed lapsed Catholic-cum-agnostic memories.
It’s Hot Enough to (Insert Offensive Ethnic Slur or Sexual Reference Here)
I was going to say “it’s so hot you can fry an egg” but it turns out that the temperature needs to be at least 130F for that to happen. But still…it’s hot here in Kyoto. It’s freakin’ hot. And not that “dry heat” blah blah. The kind of heat that makes me use up […]
Farewell, Harlan, y’old so and so
I remember the only time I met Harlan Ellison. Well, “met” is perhaps too strong a word. Talked with. Listened to. Got a signature and shook his hand. I was nervous as all hell.
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Kaiten Zushi Magic
Last week, my youngest daughter turned 5. Because three of us (both daughters and myself) were recovering from the mumps, we cancelled her birthday party and rescheduled it for the 14th. As a reward to both girls for their hard … Continue reading
Posted in eating, family outings, food, Japan, Japanese, Japanese culture, parenting, party
Tagged birthday, creativity, customs, magic, sushi
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The barriers go down…with the past…
The smiling bear stickers that adorned the walls of the barricade are long gone, sacrificial victims to an eager child’s exploring hands. But my kids loved these things. Continue reading
Posted in baby toys, child safety, gate, play
Tagged baby toys, child care, child safety, child-raising, children, creativity, Japan, Japanese kids, play
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