There are many ways to enjoy time in the Kyoto countryside. Bamboo digging in the forest could be one of them. I like to experience all aspects of life in Japan and doing farm work helps me to achieve that in a productive and meaningful way. This year, I had the opportunity to spend few […]
EMBRACING OUR DIFFERENCES
Life is about learning, growing, celebrating our similarities and embracing our differences. These take many forms and are not always physical. During a recent conversation with a student in which we discussed a variety of topics, we eventually made our way to the well known idiom: A rolling stone gathers no moss. The first time […]
A Step Back in (my) Time, Hiroshima
Hiroshima and Kure are nostalgic cities for me. As a musician in the US Army Band Japan (decades ago) I was very lucky to travel throughout the country on a regular basis; visiting some of the same cities and venues every year. One of my favorite cities was Kure, known for its port that supports […]
