Author Archives: spikekalashnikov

Sea, Sex and Sun

Posted on September 15, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

I never understood what the French saw in Serge Gainsbourg. I remember the national outpouring of grief when he died in 1991. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1chun_jt-antenne-2-mort-de-serge-gainsbou_people Anyway one of his dirges was Sea, Sex and Sun.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1MVyenU78w   Sitting in my office last week, … Continue reading →

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Manboobs

Posted on September 11, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

So, I thought I was being particularly perceptive in noticing that the manhole covers around these parts are varied and creative. I blustered about this to colleague, expecting her to be impressed by my insight. Not so, she replied,  ” … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Belongs to Me

Posted on September 8, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

I am delighted that Tokyo will host the 2012 Olympics. The Japanese are such wonderful people. Tokyo is such a great city. Me and a few o’ my cronies One or two pals o’ my ain We went into a … Continue reading →

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To express objections or criticisms in bitter, harsh, or abusive language.

Posted on September 8, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

I have always been very good at getting up in time. I have never owned an alarm clock. I just say to myself, “Tomorrow you get up at 4:oo.” and I wake up at 3:55. On Saturday I was programmed … Continue reading →

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Eyeless in Ishikawa

Posted on September 1, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

I bought some new prescription sunglasses, which arrived last Friday. I had 3 pairs of sunglasses 3 months ago but I broke or  lost all of them in quick succession. I had glibly said to the spectacle shop guy, optometrist?, … Continue reading →

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Rowan Tree

Posted on August 29, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

Today I had the privilege of representing the university at the Shinto ceremony to prepare for the construction of our new Child Development Centre. Before the diggers rumble in, the spirits who inhabit the place have to be warned and … Continue reading →

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Cobblers

Posted on August 25, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

My brother Ian, doyen of all things cooking outside, gave me a Cobb. Check: https://quietripple.wordpress.com/2012/10/31/cobb/ I have essentially done all my cooking on it since. I was much impressed by watching Algerian ladies in the early 70s, cooking family meals on … Continue reading →

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Sunday, Sunday

Posted on August 25, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

You really have to love weekends in late August in Okinawa; especially if you have a boat. Up early and off to Zampa. I fish, I snorkel, I watch birds, I be in boat.    

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Get a Little Action in

Posted on August 25, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

Saturday night I hear the beat of the drum. Venturing out I see a big Eisa dance group doing their thing just up the road. Have a look at the video. This is 30 metres from my front door. http://youtu.be/dkmtBSuG_4k … Continue reading →

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Let the Hero, Born of Woman, Crush the Serpent with his Heel.

Posted on August 23, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

So little baby Jesus when not crushing serpents has sent my flute back to me after ten days in the wilderness. Thanks all for your prayers. Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory, glory, hallelujah! His day is marching on. … Continue reading →

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