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A Year of Books: Top 12 of 2021

1 January 2022

I think everyone can agree that 2021 was a weird year. In 2021, I read 165 books more or less. That number is, well, it’s a number. Is it accurate? Not exactly. Let me explain.

Reflections and Aspirations on 1 January

1 January 2022

January first. Another new year. In some ways, 2021 seemed to last forever. Maybe it just seems that way because the days of 2020 and 2021 blurred together in seemingly endless restrictions and social distancing. Then again, it seems like we just celebrated the 2021 new year, hoping for better days. In some ways, that … More Reflections and Aspirations on 1 January

Forgetfulness to Serendipitous

27 November 2021

Sometimes I feel like the absent minded professor. My head’s in the clouds, or in a book, and I walk off leaving something behind. If my head wasn’t attached, I’d probably forget it. Okay, well I probably wouldn’t forget my head, but maybe an arm.

Novel November

14 November 2021

If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, then you know that I participate in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) every November. Every year since 2008 (14 years)! I wrote about it here in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. And holy fish nuggets, I’m wondering where the heck this year has gone, much less … More Novel November

Challenge Accepted

25 October 2021

I love challenges. Reading challenges, puzzle challenges, fitness challenges. I’m not motivated to compete against other people. For me, it’s all about competing against myself. Can I read more than I did last time? Can I put together more puzzles? Can I lift heavier weight? Can I go further, faster? For me, when it comes … More Challenge Accepted

Sunday Morning Adventure to Naha

6 October 2021

Finally after months of being under a state of emergency due to the pandemic, Okinawa lifted its state of emergency on Friday. What this means is that parks, beaches, museums, and other sites are open again! And Sunday morning, I headed to Naha to visit Shurijo Castle Park & the Tamaudun Royal Mausoleum, two of … More Sunday Morning Adventure to Naha

Biking Around Ie Island

29 August 2021

Saturday, my friend L had a great idea of heading to Ie Island to bike and see the sights. Ie Island (or Iejima) is north west of where I live, about 62km (38.5mi), and so we headed to Motobu to catch the ferry to Ie.