Author Archives: Adam

A closer look at LOTR, its origins, and its unworthy legacy

When JRR Tolkien created the Middle Earth universe, he was tapping into an aincent lore of European origin, exploring the struggle between the eternal clash of good and evil. I know that, like me, Beowulf must have made a big … Continue reading

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Grease Monkey

Today, I went to the local Mobile (we have three gas stations in my town of under 2000 people, go figure&#8230 to get my tire (thats “tyre” for any confused Brits who may be reading) fixed and to get an … Continue reading

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What Is A Higothai?

This is a higothai.

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Geneology Development Project (Beta Version)

Recently, I have been driven to give more thought to our family’s genealogy. I have a pretty good picture of my Father’s side of the family, and have had the great privilege to meet many of them. They are almost … Continue reading

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The Last Meal

You have NO idea how good this tasted after eating only burgers from Mos, Mac, Freshness, and occasionally Lotteria for over 8 months! I would have paid 20 bucks for this awesome set: Double Whopper with cheese, Large fries, Large … Continue reading

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How To Catch A Wookie

This pic was taken in Bangkok, in a Lotus Supermarket. For some reason, this reminds me of the piece of meat hanging from the forest canopy in the scene from Return of the Jedi, when Chewie triggers the net booby … Continue reading

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Presque Vu

In the early winter, I decided to go on a trip to China with Joe and, but SARS made me back out, and their BOE’s forbade them to go. I checked out the facts about SARS and decided to go … Continue reading

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Shiramizu

Located only 40 minutes away from my pad is this waterfall. There is a hidden ladder you can climb to access the fogotten campsite, complete with pitfalls, rusty danger signs, and the stench of rotting carcass (no joke). Brought back … Continue reading

Posted in Around Kyushu

Rimshot

Taken from the Milk Road, on the crest of the largest caldera in the world. In addition, this area boasts some of the best driving to be had in Japan, good clean air, and breath taking views.

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Taro’s Meat Mobile

Heh heh… I said Meat For my birthday, Justin flew me up to Osaka to go see ADF in concert!!! They rocked the house, but I missed the lyrical barrage of Deeter. Anyways, the concert kicked major ass and it … Continue reading

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