Monthly Archives: October 2021

My truck thinks too much. I have noticed that she can spend days on end without moving but just philosophizing. This leads to the pale cast of thought syndrome that has settled on her headlamps. Her headlights are very dim. … Continue reading →

Bebo, Ron and I go for lunch at the University Club of San Francisco. Bebo is a member so we less distinguished folks can get in. Early 20th Century building downtown on Powell. Inside it is brown leather and old … Continue reading →

So, off I go for a northern adventure. It is a race against time as it is already late October and snow will soon cover the uplands. You know how it goes. I will get stuck in some lonesome canyon. The … Continue reading →

There is something very pleasing about settling in. My room has been communal for the last 10 months, housemates using it for study, reflection, playing with the cat etc. I move stuff out and restart the room with my preferred … Continue reading →

A friend drops me off at the airport “See you in 5 months.” I say. ” What do you mean 5 months? You will be away for 7 nearly 8 months!” October 12 2021 to 10 May 2022. She is … Continue reading →

I have done some consultancy work and receive a nice chunk of cash. I determine to spend it on the finest food and wines for a farewell, farewell dinner. I am off to California in a couple of days and … Continue reading →

Off we go into the night to seek the Yanbaru Kuina, with our tummies full of fabulous food and drink, except noble Ichiro san who is driving. So the deal is that the Yanburu Kuina is a very rare bird … Continue reading →

Arisa and I go up to Yanbaru for another Okinawa Rail spotting adventure. Before setting off into the raucous night of the sub tropical forest, we have a truly outstanding meal. I have to underline that we are totally in … Continue reading →