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Meeting the Goddess of Fire
An unexpected surprise on a trip to Hawaii
Feb 5
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“Ikigai” vs. Ikigai
Apr 9, 2025
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How do you say “woke” in Japanese?
Dec 1, 2024
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The Shogun Code
Apr 8, 2024
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Flying plums, crying plums
Feb 22, 2025
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New Year, New You
Some thoughts on having a happy 2026!
Jan 14
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Microphone Marathon
Some thoughts on recording my audiobook
Dec 5, 2025
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"Dead" before Christmas
A personal update, and a close call with WHAM!
Nov 29, 2025
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I went to hell last week
...and had a great time!
Oct 26, 2025
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Summertime Sadness
Traditions nourish. But sometimes we have to change, like it or not.
Sep 20, 2025
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Animated Spirituality
Japan's spiritual traditions are everywhere -- even in your favorite anime shows.
Sep 8, 2025
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Spiritual noodles
The city of Miwa is home to a ritual where commerce, cuisine, and kami intersect
Aug 16, 2025
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NYC, again!
Anime as a window to Japan's spirituality
Aug 14, 2025
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Nakama
A story about unplugging and reconnecting in the mountains
Jul 27, 2025
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