Jack’s First Day
The first day of a new school is an emotional roller coaster for not just the student, but for the entire family. I received a call from the Child Welfare Department (it…
December 2018
Winter-izing
That was fast: the fall-like weather was short lived and it is definitely winter in Japan. The temperatures have fallen to the SINGLE digits–BRR! Well, single digits in Celsius, which I guess…
December 18, 2018December 18, 2018
Kyoto Railway Museum
I work a normal 5x8hr days a week and in January I’ll go to “shift” work, with means four 10hr days. I say “shift” because to me it seems like a normal…
December 3, 2018December 3, 2018
It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like…Autumn!
It’s finally here. The chill is in the air and it feels crisp in the morning. Yes, fall is finally here. Well, I should back up a little. Over the past few…