Monthly Archives: January 2009

Word Macros I Have Loved and Almost Lost

Posted on January 31, 2009 by

I’ve recently had to convert MS Word files with tons of zenkaku English text in them to all hankaku so I could forward them to people on non-Japanese language-enabled systems. Luckily, I happen to have written a macro during my … Continue reading →

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New Years in the Fields

Posted on January 30, 2009 by

As promised, here’s the whole story: On the second day of the new year, our nanny invited us to her village for the bi-annual emptying of a communal fishpond. We piled into our trusty ’71 Crown, picked up a Japanese … Continue reading →

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sppon man

Posted on January 29, 2009 by

I tried to write “spoon man” above, but it came out how it is… I think I like it this way better. Anyway, here’s sppon man: I think I like his facial expression even better than his guitar skills.

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Typical Northeast Thai Temple

Posted on January 28, 2009 by

This is a “side attraction” at Wat Srisawat, located on Srisawat road in Mahasarakham. The other side of the building pictured above features a collection of concrete animals. I took photos of them last year; I’ll try and dig them … Continue reading →

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Water!

Posted on January 28, 2009 by

Nam was trying to sleep in this morning as Max has been keeping her up at night for the past few weeks, but the funniest thing happened: A man selling jugs of distilled water drove his pickup by the front … Continue reading →

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Facebook chat

Posted on January 28, 2009 by

Is it just me, or does the chat function on Facebook feel like it was written about 10 years ago?

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"Elmo?"

Posted on January 27, 2009 by

Yes, Elmo: This is officially the best misogynistic muppet video, ever… And that’s how you gotta roll, Yomiuri TV!

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yomiuri television sucks rooster

Posted on January 27, 2009 by

…and by rooster, I mean the big purple-headed veiny one. The day after I embedded the youtube vid in my Missing Osaka post, they had it removed via copyright claim. If you love your IP, set it free, bitches! Show … Continue reading →

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Space toilet humor

Posted on January 26, 2009 by
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tako face

Posted on January 25, 2009 by

Maxie and daddy performing synchronized upper lip balancing. This is the only photo we took of him during the period he has been afflicted with the rash from roseola. Even so, this is a couple days before the rash peaked … Continue reading →

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El Luchador Mascarita Dorada

Posted on January 25, 2009 by

Wow. There’s a compilation of more of his clips on YouTube here: LINK

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Black & White Max Wants Another Cracker

Posted on January 24, 2009 by

…and is most able to blackmail you with tears to get one. *this photo is pre-roseola. He still bears the marks of the chosen one. //////////////////////// Previous colors in this series: red red max orange max sepia max coppermine max … Continue reading →

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Missing Osaka

Posted on January 22, 2009 by

The idea being tested: Even strangers in Osaka will play along when you pretend to shoot or cut them down. Some of these seem staged; I’ve seen crazier stuff though, and if nothing else, the fact that it seems possible … Continue reading →

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New Years in the Fields – Preview

Posted on January 21, 2009 by

This is a preview to a photo series I shot during our New Years holiday. I’ve been meaning to put it together since I shot it but Max got sick and life got in the way, etc., etc., and so … Continue reading →

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Props Mr. President

Posted on January 21, 2009 by

Too good not to share on this historic day:

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funk you

Posted on January 19, 2009 by
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Roseola Update

Posted on January 19, 2009 by

Max is recovering slowly but surely and the red spots all over his face and body are steadily disappearing. It’s still so hard to watch him suffer from the bouts of itchiness and teething that hit once in a while, … Continue reading →

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Specialties

Posted on January 18, 2009 by

For my little sis at med school: click to open original size in pop-up window

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Loopkicks

Posted on January 17, 2009 by

This is the coolest acrobatic martial arts video I’ve seen in a long time: HTH visits Loopkicks 2008 In other news, Maxie is taking an afternoon nap and we are cleaning out the house to reduce dust and other potential … Continue reading →

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stuck in my ear – 321 Contact

Posted on January 16, 2009 by

I watched this clip many, many times last night, especially the complete intro at the end. Was this the best show on TV back then? Or maybe it was this? It sure brings back memories… And makes me want to … Continue reading →

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