Pigeon cannibalism
Seen at a square in Costa Rica. There was a KFC nearby. And a Burger King. And a McDonalds, and pizza something or other. It was like the square of the Ugly American. And there was Mr. Pigeon. Picking clean the carcasses of his brethren. Gross.
Apology to a hat
Today was a sad day. My hat, the hat I scoured Tokyo shops for, meant to warm my ears for years hence, has been lost to a cold, premature death by the waterfalls of Lake Toya in Aomori prefecture. Perhaps for an hour, it was hopeful of a happy reunion. Inevitably and all too quickly, […]
South for silver week
It’s Saturday, and the beginning of a five day weekend. Yes. five. As I leave Japan in three weeks (!) things like goodbyes are starting to appear. Whether it’s a friend or a favored food place, I’ve started to gauge the likelihood of another encounter before I go. Today’s trip finds me headed to kansai […]