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The floodgates of heaven broke open today for about an hour. I love heavy rain, it is fun. The result was dramatic. Then the rain stops and the sun comes out. Anyway, I then go to the dentist, which is … Continue reading →

How does one reach gratification? There has to be an element of success and probably a reassurance of one’s innate abilities. I have been vexed by my inability to remove the wheel with the punctured tire from the Scaffie’s trailer. … Continue reading →

Obviously one of the huge hooks of Okinawa is the wonderful variety of seafood, which is dirt cheap. Last night I cooked pasta with lots of sea stuff all over it. It was truly delicious.

I have spoken before of the temperature limited nature of Japanese washing machines. Essentially they only cold wash, which I am sure is a very good thing. That said, I worry about my jeans. I mean they soak up all … Continue reading →

November is a lovely month in Okinawa. It is cool and yet there are very beautiful days. I set to, to give the Scaffie her yearly sprucing up.  Lots of sanding and laying on wood treater stuff. I wish I … Continue reading →

I have always thought that Jonathan Dorfan was a good person. So does the nation of Japan. We think alike. I have demonstrated my admiration by occasionally buying him a cup of coffee, or even a meal. Japan outdid me … Continue reading →

I do not think that I have mentioned that I will retire as of December 31. This has advantages and disadvantages. I think the most tragic repercussion is that I will never fly Business class on ANA again. I am … Continue reading →

Riding the bus in San Francisco is an insight into socio/politico/economic stuff. Basically poor people take the bus. Nearly everyone has a bus pass that they press against a sensor but I, being a Gaijin, have to pay cash into … Continue reading →

I get up and go to the university to listen to Steve Chu talk about energy. He is very good. When asked about fusion, he say, “In the past fusion scientists always said that fusion was only 40 years away. … Continue reading →

So, we almost had a typhoon. We have not had a real one for over 2 years. This annoys me as I love the hunkered down in outrageous weather, drinking beer and watching old movies that typhoons bring with them. … Continue reading →