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The Day of Zen Buddhism That Almost Killed Grandmama – Too Much Kyoto For One Day

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Emily Cannell

A wise man for whom I worked shared insight in to my flawed personality during a performance appraisal for the previous year during which all objectives had been successfully achieved. Although worthy of banner waving, he gently explained a concept … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Thank You, Thank You

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Emily Cannell

Well Folks, my friend Chris over at Burning Bridges honored me with the “Versatile Blogger Award,” for which I am most grateful and humbled especially since I’m really a one schtick pony. I’ve seen this and two other awards circulate … Continue reading →

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The New Normal

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Emily Cannell

The Offspring headed off for school an hour earlier with a drag in their step and cacophony of complaints on their lips as I merrily pushed them out the door to catch the bus for the first day back. Having … Continue reading →

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For ME? You Shouldn’t Have…

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Emily Cannell

I got an Award? WOW. Two thoughts crossed my mind upon reading the news. The first was relief that it was the “Memetastic” award, not the “Metastatic” award I first read it to be, and second it surpassed the last … Continue reading →

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I like BIG B- – -TS and I can not Lie- You other Sumos can’t deny…

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Emily Cannell

In keeping with my recent theme, I of course had to write about the family outing to see one of Japan’s most important cultural forms of entertainment-Sumo wrestling. Sumo is the national sport of Japan in spite of what you … Continue reading →

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Japanese Van

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Emily Cannell

The Japanese van. Child seat in the back. Child seat in the front. Trunk in the front for groceries. Child number 3 carried in snugglie on Mom. For the super luxe loaded additions, options include: umbrellas attached to handle bar, … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 15, 2010 by Emily Cannell

I love the signs here- easy to understand. This one was on an elevator door. Looks painful.

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Sand Hills in West Texas

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Emily Cannell

Ok- this isn’t Japan- it’s outside of Midland, Tx. All of the sudden, out of nowhere, these sand dunes appear. When I lived in West Texas, we used to drive out to these dunes with blankets and pull each other … Continue reading →

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What am I doing?

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Emily Cannell

This blog is for all of those who have expressed interest in vicariously moving to Japan with us. Unfortunately for you, my perspective has become distorted as I have experienced the various traumas associated with moving and as a result … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Emily Cannell

Welcome to WordPress.com. This is your first post. Edit or delete it and start blogging!

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