“I think about money” he announces, as we swing back and forth on the playground’s swing. We’re the last two in the park today, H went home 20 minutes ago when the sun went down, but we’re waiting on his bus to Tennis class, there isn’t time to go home in between and...
“Frosty The Snowman was a jolly happy soul” rings out as I enter the Starbucks, and on my way here I bumped into friends (a couple who have kids the same age as Taiga) “back in time for this cold weather Dan!” The thing is I actually feel I’ve escaped the cold...
6am and I’ve made it down to Tokyo Bay as an icy light rain starts to fall. I’ve got a new favourite bench and I take my seat, for a good view of both the water and the sun worshippers should they choose to make an appearance. It’s a bit chilly to sit and do the...
There have been two earth tremors since I arrived in Japan on November 6th. One last night in bed, one this morning in the coffee shop. This morning I witnessed a fellow coffee drinker look up from her phone and out of the window for a brief moment, before turning her...
Is this joy? Waking up with a sense of calm, nothing tugging at me, just a simple straight line of stillness, like a spine of steel glowing red and exuding a strength and deep heat inside of me. No shame, no angst no anxiety. I’m not late, I’m not rushed, I haven’t...
