Moving to another country hasn’t entirely been a walk in the park, and I just want to share that upfront so that when I’m gushing about things later you’ll know there is a toll. This post has no real pictures with it. It’s cold and wet It’s only been 4 days at the time if… Continue reading The Downsides
Quick Takes Nº2
Quick thoughts and links that don’t warrant their own posts. Phonics app, a blog about pylons, short film about humanities place in a robot world, and how to win Monopoly.
Touchdown
Writing from Japan now. Not totally sure which day this will go up, partly because it can feel difficult to get a moment of rest that isn’t used just for catching a break or sleeping. Still typing on a phone, no computer yet. And, at the current moment, no internet since the pocket WiFi provider… Continue reading Touchdown
House in the Morning
Mists in the hills at the edge of Nanao, about 8am.
Old Japan Picture
Testing sharing photos from phone using iOS Shortcuts. This picture is from our 2017 Japan trip.
Link: Kanazawa – A Vibrant City 98% of Japan Visitors Neglect
Here is an article from February 2025 about Kanazawa Japan, one of the cities we are headed to. I found it while trying to start a list of places I want to check out over the next couple of years.
Exjapter YouTube
For the last month or so I’ve been regularly watching a particular YouTube channel about living in Japan as a foreigner. Welcome to the channel. My name is Paul and I make videos about Japanese society, life, and culture from the viewpoint of a long-term foreign resident. I’ve been here for going on 20 years… Continue reading Exjapter YouTube
Wabun Playground
Wabun. I feel like everyone in this part of Minneapolis (and even those strange folk across the river) likes it. And for good reason! For once, I’ve got no complaints, which I suspect will be a surprise to some. Let’s get down to it. Wabun is the picnic area within Minnehaha Falls Regional Park, specifically… Continue reading Wabun Playground
Pass Down the Gown
Do you go to events where you need a formal dress, and you would rather avoid having to buy one? Particularly during those seasons where you might need to go to multiple events, and you want to have a different dress at each? Here is a post inspired by my wife and a wedding we… Continue reading Pass Down the Gown
Past Photos from Japan Nº 2
Here are some old photos I took in Japan in 2017.