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Son James and I head North in the Tacoma Truck. James discovers a new lager before we leave. This is a very good omen. We are headed to Crater Lake in Oregon on Arisa’s advice. We camp the first night … Continue reading →

I am very saddened by the assassination of Abe Shinzo san. I never spoke to him but was in close proximity on several occasions. He visited OIST in 2013. I also sat behind him at two Irei no Hi ceremonies. … Continue reading →

Bebo and I go for brunch in Cole valley. Waiting to see if we could get into Zazie https://www.zaziesf.com to get some of those good old Eggs Benedict, a guy says, “I really enjoyed your talk, fascinating.” I have become … Continue reading →

A cameo. James is off on an adventure in the truck. Street cleaning looms and I have to move his bike to the other side of Fell. I venture out and fall into conversation with a guy who is sitting … Continue reading →

I test negative! Hooray! After 2 weeks of isolated languor I can get on with life again. We take down the barrier between my room and the one behind, creating a luxurious 2 room suite. It is a great space. … Continue reading →

After a truly wonderful time in Scotland, I am definitely moving back, I return to San Francisco and am immediately scythed down by Covid. Not so bad as I had son James to generally look after me, go shopping and … Continue reading →

I fly back to San Francisco, having had a negative Covid test before getting on the plane. A couple of days after arrival, I begin to feel bad, sore throat, cough, headache etc. I don’t worry about covid on account … Continue reading →

I leave Kintyre and spend time with university friends. These are people I met in 1970. Over 50 years of friendship. Will takes me to drop off my car as I am too scared to go alone. I then get … Continue reading →

The whole Calder clan unites in Scotland to sprinkle our Mother’s ashes. After a very long trip, Okinawa,Tokyo, Istanbul, Dublin, Glasgow, I find myself in a grubby Portacabin on a filthy potholed yard somewhere in Paisley. I am there to … Continue reading →

Last weekend we celebrated the 10th Anniversary of OIST. Well actually 11th; OIST was accredited in 2011. I know, I was there. As with so much else, Covid got in the way and the ceremonial had to be pushed back … Continue reading →