Une soirée merveilleuse

Un autre jour sans la famille.  I had thought I would very much enjoy this time alone but the expected euphoria has yet to arrive.  I feel nothing – except that I very much miss my family. Having two small children is like running a marathon.  There are moments when the endorphins kick in -…… Continue reading Une soirée merveilleuse

Sunset – Thursday, September 24, 2015

Perhaps the final sunset from my view for 2015.  It will now be hidden behind the mountain until it returns next spring. In 2014 I called the final sunset also on September 25th in this blog post; yet in my calendar I had it on September 22nd.  I guess it just depends if I’m watching…… Continue reading Sunset – Thursday, September 24, 2015

Graves of the 47 Ronin

I visited Sengakuji after a late night and too many bottles of Shochu in Nishiogikubo.  I went drinking with a Japanese friend and it was a great experience although I do not remember much of it.  He was dressed in traditional Japanese clothing and the street he took me to was lined with small, seemingly Edo-era restaurants.…… Continue reading Graves of the 47 Ronin