Today, I was taking the train back from fighter practice in Tokyo (my ass was thoroughly spanked...must learn to protect left buttock better).
In the busier parts of Tokyo, trains often run paralell, and you can watch people in other train cars. Japan is general is a fertile ground for people-watching. The old lines about "ships in the night" or "brief encounters" only relate when there is a connection. I've felt that but once, looking into other train cars..

One year ago, heading to Hak... read more

What does one say after the peak experience of the past two years? How does one describe the complete relaxation I felt after, so much so that I fell alseep on both the planes I took back to Japan, AND the train ride home? The only thing to do is write a love letter.

Dear Pennsic, I love you! It has been too, too long since I smelled firesmoke, and wore beautiful things everyday. The fact that you are transitory, dear Pennsic, made it all the more beautiful.

Dear Pennsic, I was so glad ... read more