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A place where I let it all hang out.

How to Overcome Difficulties with the Ganbatte — Pointless Overthinking

Japanese people have an incredible ability to recover from catastrophes of any kind. After World War II that left the country in ruins, in just thirty years Japan became the second largest economy in the world, becoming leaders in the... Continue Reading →

World Naked Hiking Day is almost here!

Happy Naked Hiking Day! June 21 is coming up soon. This is a post about what I did on last year's Naked Hiking Day. A little NSFW near the end. I did go on a hike on the actual Summer... Continue Reading →

I Haven’t Forgotten About Anime.

I've just been out of touch with things for a while. A lot of things happening in the world that depress me while my granddaughter keeps me from folding my tent and going catatonic. https://youtu.be/UaEOWjXPDdc I might possibly get some... Continue Reading →

Yet Another Ukraine Post

This is my take on the war in Ukraine. I have included some Youtube channels that I think have some reasoned thoughts on the subject. It will take you many hours to watch them all. Only military and policy geeks... Continue Reading →

It is Memorial Day. Be happy.

Photo from MiltaryHistory.com Memorial day is a Day of remembrance. It is a day of mourning - but it is also a day of celebration. Even as we are sad for the sacrifices of the fallen, it needs to be... Continue Reading →

COVID Strikes Back – Happy Mother’s Day?

Bad news for the family. Found out last Sunday. My granddaughter and son-in-law have both come down with COVID. He and my daughter are fully vaccinated but of course, the baby is not. Baby developed a fever and discomfort so... Continue Reading →

Throw Another Year on the Barbi

I have a birthday coming up Friday. I usually don't celebrate birthdays. I have been known to go into hiding and refuse to associate with anyone. Being pointedly reminded that I have run out of yet another year's time doesn't... Continue Reading →

Land of Pain

This is a long and boring discussion of the war in Ukraine. If you're a military geek like me, you might find it interesting. Otherwise, skip it or just look at the pictures. It is really a series of essays... Continue Reading →

Miss Kuroitsu from the Monster Development Department

If you didn't watch Miss Kuroitsu from the Monster Development Department, you're missing one of the closing season's gems. Miss Kuroitsu is an up-and-coming researcher in the Monster Development Department of Agastia. She is the principal protagonist in the series.... Continue Reading →

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