Monthly Archives: March 2026

The incomparable Kikuta Ichiro san https://kikutaichiro.com drops by to give me my unique byobu https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byōbu I think I am safe n saying that it is the only piece in the ancient tradition of byobu painting that depicts Puffins. Ichiro san … Continue reading →

San Francisco is such a pleasing place to live. Last week was particularly notable due to day after day of sunshine and blue skies. I have had a lot of trouble getting a ticket back to Okinawa. Something to do … Continue reading →

The daughter of one of James’ colleagues is a baking fanatic. She cooks him a Prickly Pear Pie. She is 14 and already has subscribers who get a cake of choice each month. Friend and ex colleague, Arisa san, brings … Continue reading →

“Old men have grey beards; their faces are wrinkled; their eyes purging thick amber and plum tree gum; and that they have a plentiful lack of wit, together with most weak hams.” So says Hamlet. How do I, given my … Continue reading →