Tag Archives: Offspring

Is It Right to Hate China? The Clampitt`s Investigate

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Emily Cannell

Among ExPats, Japan is referred to as “Asia Lite.”  While shopping one gets confused as to location- there`s more English signage than Japanese and random animals of various size and denomination don`t cross the road along with the pedestrians. Cars … Continue reading →

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“What`s Your Type?”

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Emily Cannell

“What`s your sign?” The ultimate conversation starter lost with the demise of the horoscope in the 70`s. Perhaps it got tangled up with disco. Whatever the reason,  I stopped looking for a Leo soul mate and that groovy Sagittarius embroidered … 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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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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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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Even the Plants in the Rain Forest of Borneo will Eat You….

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Emily Cannell

Several years ago, Offspring #1 experienced a “Save the Rain Forest” unit in school which lasted several weeks and culminated in an epic- and by that I mean long and painful- Broadway show highlighting the students` learnings. He was as … Continue reading →

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We Interrupt Our Usual Programming to Provide This Emergency Message- Typhoon

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Emily Cannell

An emergency message from the US Embassy is always an unwelcome addition to one`s inbox. Next came an email from school announcing its closure and the imminent arrival of the elated Offspring and their celebrating compadres. This was more distressing … Continue reading →

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Borneo Sounds Great! Now where the Hell is it?

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Emily Cannell

A long time ago, in a land far away, Spouse and I concocted yet another scheme designed to pique the interest of our Offspring in lands and people beyond the cul-de-sac. Offered at the feet of these future UN leaders … Continue reading →

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