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The BUS
I have never ridden a city bus. There are several reasons: 1) I’ve always had access to a car 2) I’m prejudiced against the bus and see other forms as superior modes of transportation and 3) I don’t understand how … Continue reading
I’m Living a Bill Murray Movie- and It’s Not Funny
I agreed to move to Tokyo. One move. Somehow, my life became a cross between “Lost in Translation” and “Ground Hog Day.” I wake up every day, it’s moving day, and nobody speaks English….. Move #1– My GO-TO reliable handy … Continue reading
Shintoism or Recycling- You Decide- Culture Lesson #5
There is a saying in Japan, “You are born Shinto, married a Christian, and die a Buddhist.” Shinto is one of the religions practiced in Japan. The basic belief is that Kami- spiritual deities are present in everything. These benign … Continue reading
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Tagged Culture Lesson, Kami, Moving, Recycling, Shinto, Travel, Trees
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Someone Fed Ex me some TIGI Foxy Curls and a VooDoo Doll- Moving Meltdown
Moving overseas usually encompasses three carefully planned stages of shipments- luggage carried on the airplane, air shipment limited to 1,250 lbs including clothes and linens, and a sea shipment limited to a certain amount of lbs usually involving furniture. The … Continue reading
“Bill Pay”- A Game For the Most Competitive of Movers
The Bills arrived. My stomach is the size of a cherry pit. The only readable portion is the amount due. Astounding to think one would rejoice in being able to decipher the amount of a bill. Maybe there is other … Continue reading
The Hurricane- A Pet Update
Probably the worst aspect of moving to a new country is the decision regarding the pets. In the case of our dogs, moving involved a 12 months non-refundable deposit for both pets. $384,000. A 4 year degree at most universities. … Continue reading
I’m Sorry for Spitting on Your Floor and Other Foot Related Faux Pas-Culture Lesson # 4
In one of our many domestic moves we lived in the US Pacific Northwest. There are two unique characteristics of the Pacific Northwest relative to the rest of the US. One is the high percentage of Asians and second the … Continue reading
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Tagged Culture, Culture Lesson, Feet, Jo, Moving, Shoes
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Language Lessons Learned the Hard Way- Moving Lesson # 6- Learn the Language
Think about it. How aggravated are the patriots in a “certain” country about a “certain” ethnic group not learning the language of that country? I now find myself in a similar situation to others who have landed on the shores … Continue reading
Posted in Moving Lesson, Moving to Japan
Tagged Culture, Language, Moving, Moving Lesson, Nike
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Look-My Favorite Family Member Has Come to Visit- Moving Lesson # 5
Kidding! Really, how many jokes are possible here? The potential butts, other than family members, of whom would likely take offense are endless so I decided to go with an easy target. Plus my family has had to … Continue reading
So- How are the Offspring Doing? Moving Lesson # 4
A teacher told me several years ago that one’s children model their behavior after the parents. That’s probably why my offspring express themselves with expletives. In fact my son recently described me in an essay as his “immoral mother”. Mercifully … Continue reading
Posted in Moving Lesson, Moving to Japan, Offspring
Tagged Metro, Moving Lesson, Pasmo
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