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Venue #1 of “The Debauchery Tour 2019” Paris

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Emily Cannell

Warning: Explicit material – I mean art- follows.   “The Debauchery Tour 2019” started as two moms visiting a college aged kid doing a semester abroad. It was one of those rare times in life when everyone on the family … Continue reading →

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Going Down In Flames-Hirezake

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Emily Cannell

There are a few things which should only be done in a lab setting. With safety glasses, a lab coat, and a glass hood under which flammables and other explosives are tested; maybe a hazmat suit for added precaution. Certain … 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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Just How Rude are You? The Chopstick Test

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Emily Cannell

As if the Offspring didn`t cause enough raised eyebrows at home with their barn like behavior at the trough supper table, now the Japanese we encounter while dining have concluded somewhere hidden underneath those clothes is a curly tail. Amidst … Continue reading →

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Uhh- What the Hell is That?

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Emily Cannell

“What the HELL is that?” I ask that question at least once a day. Politely. Yesterday it occurred when Andretti-san and I encountered these: Andretti-san  – “Eat it.” Not unless my other choice is being forced to watch the movie … 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 Office- Every Sunday was Halloween. And then…..

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Emily Cannell

Every family has unique rituals. Our`s is no different- except our rituals might be unusual  compared to others. A long-established ritual for the Clampitts is the weekend trip to Spouse`s office. Spouse catches up on work while the Offspring catch … Continue reading →

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Let’s Get Grandmama to Eat it- She’ll Eat Anything.

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Emily Cannell

When in Japan, the host orders food for the group who are then required by the rules of social etiquette to eat whatever fare this person selects. During Grandmama’s visit, I was sure to order japanese specialties which never fail to … Continue reading →

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Hurdling Down the Hozu-gawa River- Grandmama and Offspring In Tow

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Emily Cannell

Every day for the last 14 years, Spouse and I methodically perform a daily ritual known as “coffee talk.” Coffee talk obviously derives its name from the ritualistic consumption of the caffeinated beverage which enables each member to hoist his … Continue reading →

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The New More Flexible Normal- Not For the Faint of Heart

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Emily Cannell

On April 15th last year, my taxes were filed, and the day ahead probably looked identical to the 45 preceding it. Starting with mine and Spouse’s morning coffee talk, through school drop off, to the work out session aimed at … Continue reading →

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