• Photos

    Overstocked

    I have no idea why the stalls crammed into overflowing buildings of Namdaemun were so enthralling. It may have been the sheer volume of stuff literally stacked to the ceilings……

  • Old Moblog (archives)

    King of Konbeni

    Lawson is the foundation upon which modern lifestyles are built in Japan. I have never confirmed the oft-heard rumor regarding the Lawson closest to my university, Morimedo Lawson – that…

  • Web

    The Other Pink Meat

    I wrote a haiku today, inspired by this site: Dusty desert road. Weary rocket soldier sits, opening the can. Obviously, I’ve been playing too much Generals lately. And Adam’s recent…

  • Web

    Tribe vs. Corporation

    The tribal wisdom of the Dakota Indians, passed on from generation to generation, says that, “When you discover that you are riding a dead horse, the best strategy is to…

  • Chillin'

    Call Me Mr. Clean

    I am a packrat. I am also a slob by nature, although sometimes I put on a good show of being organized when it counts. I spent the weekend cleaning…

  • Web

    Fan Mail

    One of you sickos deserves to die in Politically Korrekt hell… Straight from my inbox: – What Other Cultures Learn from the Media – It was the first day of…

  • Work

    Gaijin Like You

    When the president of the staffing company (5,500 employees) you work for makes it a point to see you in person by pulling you from your desk in front of…