This is the second part of the Vacation Japan Style posts, please click here for the first part if you missed it. After Tokyo we hopped on the train to Kamakura where we visited the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine where my friend washed her hands and mouth before entering. It's an interesting custom. This site explains … Continue reading Vacation Japan Style – Part Ni
The Art of Silence
Recently, a very good friend made the trip to Japan to visit us. These are her thoughts on the trip. It was a magical 9 days for me and delightful for the husband. She is welcome in our home anytime.
Vacation Japan Style-Part 1
I have been away from the blog for a couple of weeks due to a visit from one of my very favorite people. She arrived on May 15th and stayed for 9 days. We introduced her to our part of Japan and everything we love about it. We introduced her to some of our favorite … Continue reading Vacation Japan Style-Part 1
Trust In Myself
Trust is a strange thing. Trusting that someone is being honest with the words they say and actions they perform. For most of my life it seems I do not have trust in people in general. This is likely a personal issue within myself, I find doubt that someone is being honest, upfront, genuine and … Continue reading Trust In Myself
Playing Catch-Up (not Ketchup)
I haven't posted much on our outings lately so below are some things we have been up to lately. A Walkabout: The buildings in Japan are so interesting, from the high tech high rises in Tokyo to the below photos of tiny shops and narrow homes lining just about every street, there is something … Continue reading Playing Catch-Up (not Ketchup)
Cat Hoarders Suck!
Right now I just want to unleash on the cat hoarders of the world. Watching Hoarders on tv with Her, just pissed me off. 28 cats, 13 dead and he had no clue they were even ill.
Alien Invasion!
Aliens! This group I'm with seems a solid, sound team of survivalist and scientist types. We might just win this fight but for now we need to find a smart place to hunker down, figure out what is going on and formulate a plan. A few miles away is a disguised nuke plant that just … Continue reading Alien Invasion!
Annual Evaluation – Internal Spring Cleaning
On May 1st, 2014 it will officially be one year at this job, definitely doesn't feel like it has been that long most of the time. Mostly, I very much like the job and the coworkers and the boss-lady. Mostly, I truly enjoy the actual work and the people we interact with daily. The hours … Continue reading Annual Evaluation – Internal Spring Cleaning
Mush Fest
A few days ago the husband and I were grocery shopping and I said something (I have no idea what it was now) but my husband turned towards me, gently took my face in his hands and kissed me, said he loved me and continued shopping. I had to struggle to keep the tears back. … Continue reading Mush Fest
Legendary Actors-Epic Characters
No matter the movie I always see Michael Keaton as Batman...well since he did the role that is. Val Kilmer is Doc Holiday. Gary Oldman is Dracula. Sally Field is Frog from Smokey and the Bandit. Harrison ford is Indiana Jones. Robin Williams is the wacky Professor of Dead Poets Society. I know there are … Continue reading Legendary Actors-Epic Characters
Life Notes 