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Moving Diaries- Episode 2- One Teenager, One Car,Two Dogs, and 3000 Miles

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Emily Cannell

In the Clampitt family we love our Offspring but it`s possible we love our dogs more. When you think about it, until the Offspring can talk, a pediatrician and a veterinarian are interchangeable. Both keep you up all night as … Continue reading →

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Vancouver – A Great Place to Leave your Children

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Emily Cannell

So I must admit. Spouse and I started our indoctrination trip in Vancouver for purely selfish reasons. I haven`t calculated exactly how far Vancouver is from Montreal but give or take  4,889 km or 3,037 miles would be a good … Continue reading →

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Hiroshima – Is It a Must See?

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Emily Cannell

I`ll admit it to you. As much as I like to check off all UNESCO sites no matter how uninteresting some may be, Hiroshima was not high on my list of places to visit. As a UNESCO site it draws … Continue reading →

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Beginnings and Endings

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Emily Cannell

The Nose called. “Talk to Dad- here he is.” He`d been sick. “Hey Dad- I`ll be there on the 23rd. Just dropping our stuff in Montreal first.” His voice had changed since he`d gotten sick- a sickness of unknown origin. … Continue reading →

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“You Know You`re In Japan When….”

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Emily Cannell

It`s time for another captivating installment of our continuing series. We switch our attention to practices less commonly discussed in the journalling done on the plane ride home, however, that doesn`t mean it isn`t exciting. Today`s riveting cultural tidbit? “You … Continue reading →

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You Know You`re In Japan When….

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Emily Cannell

For those of you just tuning in, last post started the series, “You Know You`re In Japan When….” Welcome to this week`s photo flipping, page turning episode entitled: “You know you`re in Japan when you start taking pictures of your … Continue reading →

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How Could Something So Pretty Smell So Bad?

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Emily Cannell

And I don`t mean my smelly brood. I`m referring to one of the World`s Great Mysteries. Not as famous as Crop Circles, the building of the pyramids or the disappearance of the Mayans, but equally mysterious. Just how is it … Continue reading →

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Even the Japanese are Excited About Bama!

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Emily Cannell

Well football fans, the Tide is going to the National Championship. Again. Only diamond ear rings the size of my eyeballs would get me more excited. Alabama has rabid fans everywhere. And no one, nowhere, nohow, can out cheer  the … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 23, 2012 by Emily Cannell

Originally posted on Tokyobling's Blog:
A perfect solar eclipse does’t come along too many times in the life span of a typical human. You’re lucky to see it once or twice in your life perhaps. Yesterday morning the entire…

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Snow Monkeys- Karmic Cuteness

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Emily Cannell

While the rest of the world celebrates the Year of the Dragon, the Clampitt clan has been in a parallel universe celebrating the Year of the Monkey. Primates, those in addition to the hairless version in my family, have participated … Continue reading →

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