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So, we will move away from evacuation zone to my ingestion zone. One of my teeth disintegrated a few weeks ago and today I go to have  a crown glued on. The two ladies take exquisite pains to get everything just … Continue reading →

Yep, he was amazing. We watched all his fights on a black and white TV as a family. We all loved him. RIP compadre. Wind misaligned for Tern Island.  Tides misaligned also. Who cares? The summer has just begun and … Continue reading →

Much was planned for today. The voyage up the coast to photograph Terns has been clouding my judgement since I was informed that clouds of Roseate and Black Naped Terns arrived last Friday. I spring from the futon early, only … Continue reading →

So, today’s adventure started last night when I swallowed the enchanted vial. I woke up in this  morning and went to the lavatory. It was not really my choice as the enchanted vial had done its stuff. I then swallow 1.8 liters … Continue reading →

So, it is Sunday and I look forward to a wonderful day of long cruising through the azure; like what I would have done yesterday had I not been working. But as fate would have it, the wind ratchets up … Continue reading →

“Moromitsu is a fermented vinegar made from moromi, a by-product of Awamori, Okinawa’s traditional liquor. It’s like the mash left over after distillation. Moromitsu does not contain any alcohol Some of the benefits accorded to Moromitsu are reduced blood sugar level, … Continue reading →

My neighbor, as what invited me to the yagi party, comes over and lures me to the dead tree. He speaks no English. I speak no Japanese. We like each other. I quickly understand that he is asking me to … Continue reading →

Much have I travell’d in the realms of gold, And many goodly states and kingdoms seen; Round many western islands have I been Which bards in fealty to Apollo hold. Oft of one wide expanse had I been told That … Continue reading →

I like the longer evening. Now in Okinawa, the sun goes down at about 7:15. This means I can leave work at a less than embarrassing time and still get in an evening sail. It is not the glorious long … Continue reading →

So I have given up on my  Brugmansia. The first year they were fantastic but they have been going downhill ever since. This year there were only 3 flowers and they are infested with mealy bugs. I rip them out … Continue reading →