For Rapid Progress, Learn to Teach Yourself Pt 1

Recently I have been thinking of the importance of learning teach ourselves.   Whatever it is we are trying to learn, be it a foreign language, a skill, or a craft, our progress or lack thereof does not rests soley in our teacher’s hands.  The onus for our learning does not rest with our teachers, it [...]

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Bang for your Bucks or Bang for Free

Americans have an expression ‘bang for your bucks’  Although I myself don’t use that expression I do appreciate the concept.  I like the bang for free( sounding  vulgar I think it is safe to say that Japan has the best fireworks shows in the world.  While I am sure that some people may have problems [...]

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Peace Through a Bowl of Tea

Before coming to Japan my birthday was a day to celebrate and to have a good time. However, on my first birthday in Japan (when I had a tv) there were sad images all day, of the sheer and utter destruction of life caused by the atomic bomb in Hiroshima.  It was then I realized [...]

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The Tea Party Continues

I would like to say a big thank you to all of you who have been reading my blog during my absence.  I am grateful because even I have not been to this page in months.  In the meantime so much has been happening and so many lessons have been learned. I hope to continue [...]

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