Sifting Coriander

Lazy day. Watched Dwight sift coriander seeds from the garden. I’ll cook with them in January to remind us of summer.

Decoding a Crane

What are we thinking? I’m in Japan. A lone crane swoops low over a large, exquisitely landscaped pond. There are two other bystanders; they smile contentedly as the crane reinforces a common bond, evoking fragments of mysticism, national treasure, longevity, good fortune, origami, the number 1,000, childhood memories, and current dreams. I’m seeing a crane…… Continue reading Decoding a Crane

Stocking Up

Finally, it’s raining. Time to catch up on errands and household chores.

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Travel Gear: Portable Router

In Japan I like to go off the beaten path where guide books are not helpful. Daily research using the Internet becomes essential for me to navigate that often-opaque country. I use a portable wireless router because most Japanese hotel rooms have (free) wired Internet, but no wireless Internet. I’ve set up my router with…… Continue reading Travel Gear: Portable Router

Helping Job Applicants

My library afternoon: people with work history, but no home address or phone, applying for jobs with no health plans.