3rd-Dan
It was in my second year of college that I learned the meaning of the word sophomoric, conceited and overconfident … Continue reading 3rd-Dan
Tag: japanese culture
It’s My habit
… to have a highball or two at the end of a long day at work. It’s my grandfather’s drink, … Continue reading It’s My habit
On Why I’m a Jerk
A little background. I got a new job (same company, new place). I needed a small apartment for M-F because … Continue reading On Why I’m a Jerk
Proud – and a Little Ashamed of Being So
I’m not usually one to crow. I learned humility well and early, often with good reason. Tooting your own horn … Continue reading Proud – and a Little Ashamed of Being So
The Spirit Flies
Ancient Chinese wisdom shows up in my calligraphy all the time. That’s kind of the idea. This week’s pulled on … Continue reading The Spirit Flies
Shodo – Mountain Village in Spring
My kana practice from last month is another waka poem. The rough translation is below. The fragrance of plumsAmong the … Continue reading Shodo – Mountain Village in Spring
Shodo – Polaris Aligned
Sometimes, more often than I’m willing to admit, I don’t really know what I’m writing when I practice Shodo. For … Continue reading Shodo – Polaris Aligned
Moon on a Spring Evening
Working on another waka for kana practice. It goes kumo nakute, oboronari tomo, miurukana, kasumi kakareru, haruno yonotsuki 雲なくておぼろなりとも見ゆるかな霞かかれる春の夜の月 Which … Continue reading Moon on a Spring Evening
Shodo – Kana
A short poem by Mantaro Kubota, who I’d never heard of till I tried to write his poem in my … Continue reading Shodo – Kana
Japan is Awesome – Hatsumode
Happy Year of the Mouse! Apparently in China, they call it the year of the rat, but I’m in Japan… … Continue reading Japan is Awesome – Hatsumode
