“Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience.” – Paulo Coelho It’s a Saturday in July (a little late, I know), and I have received an invite from Ayumi, a Japanese friend of mine. She asked me to go with her to a matsuri, or festival, in her area of town. It was a …
“The best stories come from real life” – Diane English “Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings” – William Arthur Ward “All of life is a foreign country” – Jack Kerouac It’s hard to believe a month (or more!) has passed since my …
Kites rise highest against the wind – not with it. – Winston Churchill It’s a warm, clear day and the sun is shining. After a few days of rain the week before, I’m grateful for the warmer temperatures. The weather in this area is not what I was expecting. The mid-60-degree temperatures advertised for …
“You have to take risks. We only understand the miracle of life fully when we allow the unexpected to happen” – Paulo Coelho Hello from Japan! Husband and I have been here for about a week, learning our way around and trying our hardest to stay out of trouble. I think we’re both finally over …
