It’s a holiday here in Canada–Victoria Day or May 2-4. Like most Canadians I am not particularly royalist–at times I have been a pessimist, optimist, conversationalist, and even a drunken shower singing vocalist–but not particularly royalist. I do, however, enjoy … Continue reading
One of my students went back to Japan to take part in a festival to celebrate adulthood. It is a wonderful event with beautiful kimono. I saw it a couple of times in Japan and always thought it was spectacular–at … Continue reading
I have been shopping at a Japanese market for years–though less frequently than in past. On Saturday, I took a friend to experience the place. Despite trying to cut down on my sugar intake (and increase my exercise time) I … Continue reading
While re-reading yesterday’s Perfect Moment post earlier this morning, I realized that I forgot one of the things that should have been under consideration. Although it is not a story of commuters, it does involve the bus. I was sitting … Continue reading
This isn’t the first time I have posted pictures of my favourite Japanese chocolate. Much like the other times I was fortunate to find myself in possession of these beauties, they were a gift from one of my students. I … Continue reading
Today’s Perfect Moment is a cool drink of root beer from a glass bottle. Pretty simple really, but full of touchstones for me. I found this bottle at the Dollar Tree. The Dollar Tree is running a distant second to … Continue reading
I am not really good at publicizing my blog. I do all the things they tell you to do: comment on other people’s blogs–If I like the post, I definitely comment. If I find something I like, I follow. … Continue reading
Today, on the second day of a three-day long weekend, I found myself on the road. I had spent the previous evening with my friend watching a double feature. (Avengers Infinity War and Deadpool 2–the PG and R superhero movies … Continue reading
My student brought in two bags of green tea KitKats today. I was delighted, as were some of the students. Those who had never experienced them before were a bit confused. While all agreed that the original was good, the … Continue reading
When I lived in Japan, one of my students was a rather revered master of the tea ceremony. On one occasion, my roommate and I were invited by her to participate in one. It is highly ritualistic and at times beautiful. It … Continue reading
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