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My Textbook is a Best Seller

15/10/21 21:53

One of my latest textbooks that I've been selling on Amazon Japan is a bestseller. Read More…

My First Covid-19 Vaccination

18/07/21 21:49

I recently got my first Covid-19 vaccination. Read More…

Jaws, Covid-19 & the Olympics

06/06/21 17:37

There is a common thread that runs through the movie Jaws, the infection Covid-19, and the Olympics. Read More…

Ukrainian Food

25/04/21 22:25

Ukrainian foods were on the menu tonight. Read More…

To my university students, many thanks.

02/03/21 22:35

The 2020-2021 university year has ended. Thank you to my university students. Read More…

Weekly Shopping

07/03/20 19:29

Saturday is our food shopping day. How about you? Read More…

Indigo Dyeing (藍染め) at Studiio N2

29/09/19 17:15

On the weekend we went to do some indigo dying. Read More…

2019 Canadian Election

23/09/19 19:15

My voting kit for the 2019 Canadian Election. Read More…

The University of Manitoba

10/07/19 08:48

One of my daughters has been accepted to the University of Manitoba, for the upcoming 2019-2020 year. Read More…

How About a Nightcap?

19/01/19 20:36

The use of a nightcap seems beneficial. Read More…

Christmas Poem, 2018

24/12/18 16:02

Twas the night before Christmas… Read More…

Influenza Vaccination

21/11/18 15:12

Last weekend I got my influenza vaccination. I wonder how my experience compares with others. Read More…

Home For a Rest

29/08/18 10:40

I'm back to work after a 2-week holiday. Read More…

It's Time for a Rest

10/08/18 20:37

It's been a busy year so far. Now that we're into August, it's time for a rest. Read More…

Why Body Shop, Why?

16/03/18 13:11

Looks like I'm going to have to use regular old shaving cream for a while. Read More…

Happy Birthday, Muffin!

20/05/17 20:28

Today we celebrated Muffin's birthday. Read More…

A Little Slice of Heaven

24/09/16 19:49

I'm enjoying the weekend. Read More…

Waiting for Mommy

11/09/16 20:01

Another tale about Muffin, our dog. Read More…

RELAQ - Good Place for a Workout

23/07/16 20:03

I went for a workout today at RELAQ. Read More…

Channelling My Inner Mom

18/07/16 20:25

Even though today was a holiday (Marine Day), it was a bit of a busy day. Read More…

ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser ZE550KL

01/05/16 19:22

I have finally joined the majority and purchased a smartphone. So far, I'm finding there are pluses and minuses to having a smartphone. Read More…

Difficulties of High School Entrance in Japan

24/02/16 16:07

Entering high school can be a difficult process in Japan. Read More…

Dog Biscuits

17/01/16 19:18

I made some biscuits for Muffin today. Read More…

Thoughts on Wood Stoves From My Dad

16/01/16 19:23

A wood stove is a nice thing to have in the winter. But there is a lot of work involved in having a wood stove. Today, let's look at a light-hearted view of having a wood stove. Read More…

Raised Garden Bed

24/09/15 19:35

During the Silver week break, I did some outdoor work in our garden. Read More…

Shaving Cream, Revisited

13/09/15 19:08

I’m still using my shaving brush and shaving cream. It’s a win-win situation. Read More…

Figs

12/09/15 19:07

This is the last of our figs from our tree. Read More…

20 Years Ago Today

10/09/15 21:02

It was 20 years ago today, Read More…

Solar Panel Update

20/07/15 20:04

Here’s an update on the picture of our new solar panels.

On They Go

19/07/15 18:00

Today, the solar panels were attached to our house.

And So, It Starts.

18/07/15 17:12

The typhoon’s gone, so we could have some work done on our house today.

It's Been (a) Gas !

16/06/15 18:53

Today is the last day we will be cooking with a gas range.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

04/05/15 19:50

Being that it’s Green Day here in Japan, I did something good for the environment.

Home-made Baumkuchen/バウムクーヘン

28/03/15 20:21

My oldest daughter did some wonderful baking today.

Don't touch - it's mine!

11/02/15 19:28

We received a late Christmas package today.

Walk Softly, Carry a Big Stick

11/12/14 21:17

Let’s check in with Muffin.

2014's Halloween Costume

31/10/14 19:03

This year my costume was easy to make and it’s comfortable to wear.

Muffin Tries on his Halloween Costume

25/10/14 19:29

Halloween is approaching, so it’s time to get your costumes ready.

M(i) Watch

13/09/14 19:07

Watch. Apple. Need I say more? Read More…

Hangin' with my bud

31/08/14 11:09

After a lot of little jobs, both indoors and out I was able to get some relaxation time. Read More…

Going Retro

22/08/14 18:07

I’ve decided to go back to the way I used to shave when, many years ago, I came to Japan. Part of that means that I’m ditching the shaving cream in a can and using a shaving brush again. Read More…

Muffin, Revisited

05/07/14 20:05

Today I’d like to tell how things are with our pug, Muffin. Read More…

Dumping on Dump Trucks

20/06/14 17:56

Today I’m going to rant about dump trucks. Read More…

Have You Tried the Razor Trick?

14/06/14 20:06

If you shave with a razor, you should try this. Read More…

The 100-Year Old Man Who...

13/03/14 18:02

This is a great book. I highly recommend it! Read More…

Otsukaresama / おつかれさま

22/02/14 20:21

I did a bit of work outdoors today, seeing as the weather was nice. Now, I’m tired. Read More…

Sad About Sochi

15/02/14 18:15

The Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia are now underway. I have mixed feelings about the Olympics. Read More…

The Best Laid Plans

20/01/14 15:18

I have just finished reading a good book. Read More…

Christmas Dinner

26/12/13 22:01

Tonight we had our Christmas dinner, one day late but delicious and enjoyable just the same. Read More…

7 boxes of Christmas Decorations

30/11/13 20:16

We pulled out the Christmas boxes today. It’s time to decorate the place. Read More…

Olives from our garden.

26/10/13 19:14

Today I picked the olives off of our trees. Read More…

What's for dinner? Naan of your business.

15/07/13 21:32

We had some Indian food for dinner and enjoyed cooking it outdoors. Read More…

At the Sunday Market in Kochi

30/06/13 20:11

We drove to Kochi prefecture today to visit the Sunday market. Read More…

Happy Dad's Day

16/06/13 19:53

It’s Father’s day today. Read More…

An Atypical Lunch in Japan

15/06/13 20:51

Today was our annual Tacos party at our school. Read More…

…and you shall receive.

26/05/13 20:40

We are thankful for the many gifts received today. Read More…

When the world gives you strawberries...

19/05/13 20:56

We went strawberry picking today. Read More…

Happy Mother's Day 2013

12/05/13 21:51

Mother’s Day, 2013. Read More…

Golden Week Holidays

07/05/13 09:49

Our Golden Week of holidays has finished, and now it’s back to the real world. Read More…

Simple BBQ-ing

28/04/13 21:00

We enjoyed some beautiful weather by doing some BBQ-ing today. Read More…

Update: Robot Vacuum

24/04/13 15:51

We’ve used our new robot vacuum a few days now and can give some more information about it. Read More…

Another addition to the family.

21/04/13 21:58

We’ve had a new addition to our family as of this weekend. Read More…

A Weekend Wrap-up

08/04/13 21:48

So here’s what’s new in my life over the last couple of days. Read More…

Chocolates and Flowers

27/02/13 19:46

My daughter made a new flower arrangement. Read More…

Muffin's 1st Visit to a Dog Park

17/02/13 16:53

Today we took Muffin to a Dog Park. Read More…

An Ode to the humble Cabbage Roll

20/01/13 16:04

In homage to my mother, I made some cabbage rolls today. REAL cabbage rolls, with rice filling. Thanks, Mom! Read More…

Muffin Dog

09/12/12 20:22

Our little guy is growing up. Read More…

Movie Day

21/10/12 17:43

I went to see a movie with my wife yesterday. Read More…

Really, Air Canada?

01/10/12 11:32

The service by Air Canada on this matter could be better. Read More…

Sports Day at School

23/09/12 22:03

Today was Sports Day at my daughters’ elementary school. Read More…

Summer Flower Arrangement

31/07/12 11:34

I came home from teaching some classes last night, and this is what I found in my classroom. Read More…

A new addition

07/07/12 18:19

We have a new member of our family. Read More…

A Step in the Right Direction?

27/05/12 19:34

This weekend we rebuilt the outside stairs that come from our dining room. Read More…

Chim Chim Cher-ee

26/05/12 21:31

I did some cleaning today. Read More…

Just hanging around.

13/05/12 17:09

Today we did a bit of home improvement.

What is it with me and tools?

27/04/12 21:20

I finally bought a long-needed power tool. Read More…

Spring Cleaning?

21/04/12 20:38

We did some painting today. Read More…

A visit to Mugi.

03/04/12 22:08

Our family went to Mugi on the weekend. Read More…

William Tell

16/03/12 20:33

A memory from my past. Read More…

Getting ready for White Day

11/03/12 20:11

Today I made some marshmallows for White Day. Read More…

I'm a Diubach!

10/03/12 20:28

Jura - a fine Scotch Whisky. Read More…

Science projects

21/01/12 20:10

We were busy with 2 projects this weekend. Read More…

Warm!

07/01/12 20:27

Come, sit by the fire. I’ve a story to tell. Read More…

Happy New Year!

01/01/12 21:21

Happy New Year to all. Here’s how we started the day. Read More…

Gingerbread House

26/12/11 15:56

Today, we played architects. Read More…

It warms the heart…and the toes.

11/12/11 18:52

When it gets chilly, here’s how I like to get warm. Read More…

YouMe Town in Aizumi

25/11/11 17:35

A new shopping centre opened. Read More…

Look what I found!

08/11/11 21:25

We went to the bazaar at the Naruto public library on Sunday. Lots of interesting things to see. Read More…

I'm a new land owner.

09/10/11 15:51

I drink Scotch and get free land. A win-win situation. Read More…