Monthly Archives: November 2004

Dread Natty Dread

No, this is not the head of a black mop, nor is it the scalp of a Rastafarian. This walking natty dread is technically a dog. This dog reminds me of some of the voodoo demons that the Jamaican babysitter … Continue reading

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Southern Awaji Sunset

Taken at Fukuagehama beach while surf fishing. It was a fine beach, but nothing was biting.

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The Next Tarantino Scripts?

I read an interesting comment on my last post on Quentin Tarantino: The screenplay of Quentin Tarantino’s Kung Fu movie has been leaked to the internet. It seems to be some sort of Japanese gangster flick. Link The linked site … Continue reading

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BJ-League

No, it’s really not what it sounds like. It is another example of amusing example of English in Japan, but this time with a high-profile and the potential to make the BJ-League the laughing stock of English speaking basketball leagues … Continue reading

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Thoughts on Two Upcoming Weddings

Some people run away from marriage and the responsibilities of a serious relationship as if it were the act of self-castration. I must admit, that when I first heard that some of my friends were getting married I felt frightened … Continue reading

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Through the lense of T. Utsushigawa

Last night I found a picture taken by my maternal great-grandfather of the City Market of Los Angeles, over 96 years ago. I don’t know much about T. Utsushigawa, save for what my mom has told me. City Market of … Continue reading

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Fragging Biker Punks and Hunting from Home

How are the police going to deal with motorcyclists that cause a nuisance late at night and pose a danger to other motorists? Cops will also be armed with paintball rifles, nail guns to shoot out tires and can now … Continue reading

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Leapfrogging Microcosms

It’s crazy what you can find when Googling your name and the name of people that you know. For example, I found out that my high school friends Gary Dote (at Halocrazed) and Daniel Chong (posting at chickennuggets) are also … Continue reading

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Yo! Jimbo Blog

Jamie “Slice Bush” Mackay has started up The Republic of Mackistan, chronicling his experiences as a JET in Aso-gun. Here’s a little excerpt: Imagine you have been sent to a new land, virtually unreachable from the home you used to … Continue reading

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Mr. Sparkle-vision

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