Tag Archives: Humor

Tattoos – Today`s Taboo Topic

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Emily Cannell

Today`s taboo topic is the tattoo. There are two main reasons I don`t have any. I view the largest organ of the body as a blank canvas, thus my first major hurdle is the limited color palate from which to … Continue reading →

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Andretti-san Plus New Phone Equals Danger in Tokyo

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Emily Cannell

Andretti-san- fastest driver in the East, cultural guide, and Japanese sensei- is also a self-professed otaku– someone obsessed with electronics and gaming to the exclusion of all other interests and activities. He and I have debated the validity of his … Continue reading →

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A New “First” to Add to The Unusual List

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Emily Cannell

Five years ago, had my station wagon fallen in to a sink hole on my way to Pilates and that deranged Alice revealed our lives full of “firsts” in Japan, I would have asked for one of whatever she had … 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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Cherry Blossom Viewing- A “How To” Guide for the Novice

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Emily Cannell

I`ve been remiss as a blogger covering Japan given my lack of attention to “Hanami”- loosely translated as “viewing of cherry blossoms.” I`ve felt a hesitation to do so given the ubiquitous coverage and adoration piled upon the petaled pink … Continue reading →

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A Stroll Through The Cemetery During Sakura Season

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Emily Cannell

I am possessed by a morbid fascination with cemeteries. I`ve pin pointed its genesis to the stories told at my Grandfather`s supper table about the flooding of Elba, a small town in south Alabama. He sat on the roof of … Continue reading →

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Getting Genki with Geisha Clampitt Style

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Emily Cannell

A mini bus commandeered by Andretti-san and packed with invading Clampitts from Oregon squirmed ominously awaiting our departure toward downtown Kyoto as I faced the motley crowd to pose this thought-provoking question- “Geisha- who are these masked white beauties of … 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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You Can`t Judge A Book By Its Cover- the Kimono

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Emily Cannell

The kimono. Long thought by Western cultures to be an elegant robe, loosely wrapped and cinched with an elaborate belt allowing Japanese men and women to conduct the business of daily living devoid of the discomforts associated with ties and … Continue reading →

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