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Great Job on The Laundry! In Recognition of Your Achievement…..

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Emily Cannell

Here`s what`s not explained clearly when permanently leaving the work place. Never again will you hear the words, “That was a great job.” Most likely no one will call a neighborhood coffee in your honor to say, “In recognition of … Continue reading →

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Birds of a Feather Bike Tokyo Together

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Emily Cannell

I prefer to limit constraints on my behavior with too many rules. Therefore, I operate under a general set of guiding principles which can be altered if circumstances require a quick adjustment. There is one that has remained constant, has … Continue reading →

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Snow Monsters- They`re Real. Zao, Japan.

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Emily Cannell

Every now and again, I claim my maternal right to say the following words, “I want to go, so you`re all going.” Spouse is usually more than happy to comply whereas the Offspring will catapult feeble arguments in retaliation to … Continue reading →

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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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Coming of Age in Japan- Seijin no Hi

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Emily Cannell

I don`t recall the details of my coming of age other than it was welcomed in an intoxicated stupor. Here I remained for several years following just to ensure I was acting like an adult, or the ones in my … Continue reading →

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Ringing in the Year of the Dragon- Japanese Style

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Emily Cannell

The Year of the Dragon roared in to Japan hailed by a 7.0 earthquake. Somebody`s a drama queen. In spite of that auspicious entry, I think I speak for all Japan residents when I say we are happy to see … Continue reading →

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The Nose Visits Japan- A Guest`s Reaction

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Emily Cannell

Many of you are familiar with my younger sister, the Nose, so nicknamed for her savant type recall of maps, ability to identify geographical landmarks, and unsurpassed skill at navigating around a place with which she has no familiarity. In … Continue reading →

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Only in Japan

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Emily Cannell

No matter what the country of origin, religious preference or family upbringing, there are certain irrefutable facts about boys. 1) They always take unnecessary risks, 2) stay dirty until the age of 18 3) prefer eating with fingers and using … Continue reading →

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Backstage in Borneo- Adventures with Bear Grylls

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Emily Cannell

Not wanting to appear a name dropper, I purposely avoided using Bear Grylls` name (Man vs Wild- the Discovery Channel) while recounting the adventures of Borneo. Certainly Bear would show Offspring #2 and me in several shots from “Man vs … Continue reading →

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The Making of a Tree Hugger

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Emily Cannell

Thanks to a liberal education and a couple of teachers militant about saving the rain forest, Offspring #2 embraced the concept of the “Eco Friendly” vacation with arms, legs and soul. I feebly cooperated in a futile attempt at bonding … Continue reading →

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