Archive for September, 2008

Governor Palin’s (Sabae made) Glasses

First there was Obama fever–Of course I’m talking about the excitement in the small Japanese town in Fukui called 小浜, obama. Now that that fever has turned to a cold sweat, we have a new and updated reason to be proud here in Fukui–Governor Palin’s glasses:

The local television news just reported her glasses were [...]

Makoto – on Sumo and the Withholding of Apple Juice

Makoto has found a favorite sport–sumo.
He loves it when I squat, put one fist to the mat, and then suddenly stand erect while slapping my belly.  He laughs and laughs and laughs.
About the third time around I do a two-fisted ground touch and then rush to grab Makoto who squeals with joy at being held [...]