Monthly Archives: February 2008

Though I am fond of my family’s lap dogs, I don’t understand the popularity of small dogs. Big dogs are much better. Dogs are supposed to be Man’s best friend, and long-dead dogs that we still fondly remember are the … Continue reading →

Indiana Jones is who I wanted to be as a kid, and nothing much in that regard has changed since then. Respect to Harrison Ford for demanding to use a real whip instead of a CGI one (hopefully it will … Continue reading →

Clean. Efficient. Choices. These are the three things that define Japanese convenience stores that American ones lack. This video, despite the eccentric staff, made me remember how nice it was to have a large selection of canned coffee and tea, … Continue reading →

Every few weeks, right before my morning shower, I perform a ritual not unlike the Shingon monks that sit under the freezing streams at Oiwasan Nissekiji temple in Kamiichimachi. I mentally prepare myself, even when I’m still in bed contemplating … Continue reading →

This afternoon, I jumped in the car and headed South towards Big Sur. I was cruising along at the speed limit, driving with the windows and sun roof open, enjoying the sunshine and looking for spots along the side of … Continue reading →

“I got a good woman” is a bad way to begin the Blues, unless you stick something nasty in the next line like, “I got a good woman, with the meanest face in town.” Read the rest here.