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January 13, 2020
The One Thing About Spider-Man: Far From Home I didn’t Like
I am unbelievably late to this party. Generally speaking I try and see the Marvel movies soon after opening. I made sure to see Endgame its opening night. It helps to avoid spoilers and all that. But, for a few reasons I did not get around to seeing Far From Home for ages. In fact, … More The One Thing About Spider-Man: Far From Home I didn’t Like
January 12, 2020
The Center Holds
If you are a regular reader of this blog, you might have seen that 2020 has not been off to the best of starts. Some of those issues have been resolved. Others are still out there baring their teeth, But, despite that I am constantly reminded that I am very fortunate. I write this after … More The Center Holds
January 11, 2020
Writing Detours
One of the things I like about writing fiction, is that you are never quite sure where it is going to take you. Case in point: several months ago I finished the first draft of a new novel. I liked it, but didn’t love it. I knew it had some problems, but sent it out … More Writing Detours
January 10, 2020
Keep Positive, Me.
On a personal level, 2020 has not been the smoothest year to enter. Basically from the moment the year started both of my darling children came down with the flu. The good parent in me is just happy that all things considered it wasn’t that heavy for either of them. It could always be worse. … More Keep Positive, Me.
January 9, 2020
Take Writing Risks
Almost every day I fight the the good fight of turning a blank page into one covered in words. In my head I refer to it as the battle to turn blank to black. Sometimes I win this battle. Some days I just can’t find the time and the blank page wins. It feels like … More Take Writing Risks
January 8, 2020
The Paper Chase
I’m not sure if the following anecdote is an insight into life in Japan or not. It happened here in Japan, and it does feel like something that belongs here. But, then again, as it get older and deal with my kids I enter grounds that I have no point of reference for. Maybe the … More The Paper Chase
January 7, 2020
Tarot Tuesday: 10 of Wands
I first started writing about tarot last summer. It seemed a perfect fit. My interest was growing, and I wanted to do something that would aid my own memory of the cards, but also share with others. But the timing could have been better. At that time I was managing a summer camp, trying to … More Tarot Tuesday: 10 of Wands
January 6, 2020
2020 Goals
The problem with making big plans, is that it is too easy to not achieve them. But then again, if the goals aren’t a stretch, what is the use of going after them? It is a little sad to see that many of my 2020 creating goals are just continuing from 2019. I guess that … More 2020 Goals
January 5, 2020
Stay Sharp
We are five days into the New Year. Many of us made pledges about the ways we want to improve our lives and outlooks. It all starts with the beat intentions. But even after only five days it is possible to slip, to misstep, or simply feel the strain. The road to betterment is not … More Stay Sharp
January 4, 2020
New Year, New Questions
Having a four-year-old is an adventure. I love it. Sure, not everyone needs or wants children. I can both understand and respect that. But I do love being a dad and both teaching and learning from my son. We just finished our New Year’s celebrations. Here in Japan, that includes a visit to a shrine … More New Year, New Questions
