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A Reason to Teach

After writing about aspects of the Japanese school system for the past two days, I really wasn’t planning on going on about schools today. After all, I need to talk about comic books and movies. Maybe plug some of my other projects, such as a novel and assorted podcasts. But, this week was the first … More A Reason to Teach

Responding to 8 School Rules in Japan (part 2)

Part 2 of a 2 part series. The first can be read here. 5) School Uniforms Yep, school uniforms are a part of daily life here in Japan. It seems a lot of public Elementary schools (ES) don’t have uniforms and many private ones do. Of course, there are exceptions on either side. For Junior … More Responding to 8 School Rules in Japan (part 2)

Responding to 8 School Rules in Japan

Every few weeks a list about Japan, like this one, starts making its way around social media. Generally speaking these lists are full of half-truths. While a few of the points are spot on, most of the items feel less than accurate. Even the items that are accurate  are written in such a way as to avoid … More Responding to 8 School Rules in Japan

Brent & Lydia Talk Starman 31: Starman 28

In the thirty-first episode your hosts, Brent and Lydia, continue talking the Jack Knight/Starman Odyssey! Today they talk Starman #28. Intro/Outro music by Mates of State. Presented by Comics League International! If you enjoy the show please visit Brent’s Patreon site and donate. If you enjoyed this post, please like my Facebook author page and become a patron through Patreon. Thanks!

Grumpy Bird Reviews: Iron Fist s01e10: Black Tiger Steals Heart

I get it now. I’ve been dancing around the issue with this show for the past nine episodes and here on the tenth I finally get why it is I don’t really like it. Stay tuned. Iron Fist s01e10: Black Tiger Steals Heart writer: Quinton Peeples director: Peter Hoar Netflix Quick Review: We are at … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Iron Fist s01e10: Black Tiger Steals Heart

Continuing

Editing. Editing. Editing. My eyes are tired of seeing the flaws in my tapestry. But I need to fix the whole. So much more to go. Good news is my artist (and wife) is ready to get started on the cover art and interior illustrations. Deeming her art come in helps boost motivation.  Until then … More Continuing 

Family Day

Sunday has become our family day and today was a successful one. Despite the heavy rains, we managed to keep our little one entertained as well as get a little bit of cleaning done. Admittedly me and the Mrs are both ready to collapse, but i guess that is part of having a kid. Still, … More Family Day

Feeling Better

This is going to be quick. My son is feeling better and is back to playing at full power. The Mrs and I are both a little worn out, but hearing that big laugh of his makes it worth it. Tomorrow will probably be a full day of dancing and running with the little guy. … More Feeling Better

The Girl Who Didn’t Believe Me

Yesterday my wife and I finally had time to catch up and trade some stories about our time while I was at camp. After I shared one incident, she told me that it would make a great post for this site. I’ve learned to trust her insight, so here we go.  A little background. I’ve … More The Girl Who Didn’t Believe Me

Too Much Food

Today is the last day of Spring Break. The Mrs and I celebrated by heading out to one of my favorite Tokyo eateries. Tokyo is full of great places to eat, but I only know of one that has falafel and the like. I don’t really even know what to call this style. I think … More Too Much Food