a Nick in Time

Author: nicknarigon

  • Status update

    Where to begin. We landed in Japan five days ago, I think. Dates and time still escape me. When we left Philly it was Wednesday. When we arrived in Tokyo, it was Thursday. Today is Tuesday (kayoubi). The move was as uneventful as an international emigration can be. My advice: hire movers to do it…

  • Boston revisited

    If you have ever had more than two beers with me, then you have probably heard my story about Boston. After high school back in 1998, my buddy and I dropped out of college before freshmen orientation, loaded up his Chevy Cavalier and moved to Boston. For a month we lived in the youth hostel…

  • The 2-year-old is in charge

    I love my family. I really, really do. And I am not just saying that because they are the only ones who will read this post. But I am concerned. Their minds and bodies have been abducted by a 2-year-old. Lisa and I visited Iowa this past weekend. It was her spring break, God bless…

  • What I learned about Washington D.C.

    Three days in Washington D.C. is not enough. At least, if you vacation like I do. For instance, on Saturday, we could have done more sight-seeing if we had left the hotel before 2 p.m. But we didn’t. And I don’t regret it one bit. Sleep is very important. Especially after receiving the Peter Boylan…

  • Top 5 mallet songs

    Back in the sixth grade when I began playing percussion in the elementary band, there was one pre-requisite. You had to have previous experience with piano lessons. Thankfully, my parents tortured me with five excruciating years of ivory tickles. In band, I specialized in the snare drum, crash cymbals and the gong. In addition to…