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Bricks walking
Today marks our fourth week here in Tokyo. So far I have completed three phases of acclimation and am entering the fourth. There are probably three more, one of which I am hoping is the “sing karaoke every night like you are a member of AKB48” phase. The first phase was complete shock. I sat…
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These things that I have done
I’ve been getting out more. Putting on pants and everything. Last weekend Lisa and went shopping in the Shimokitazawa District. It’s where all the cool kids buy ironic T-shirts and hang out in coffee shops. That is a story for another time. Mostly I have been going to the Garage Bakery which is just down…
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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…
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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…
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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…
a Nick in Time 