The sounds of chatter and shuffling. Standing amongst a small line of people.  The sun seeping through the glass windows. “Next in line!” I flip out the notice and my ID.  I am ready. The chattering and shuffling die down as I wait for a couple of minutes.  I...

I realize this post will probably reek of BS and seem completely obvious, but I feel I should qualify my judgments when I say “such and such sucks” and “such and such owns.” Hopefully this post will give you a look into how I break things down. — While...

It’s coming up on two years since I left Japan. Between going through a number of personal changes since my return to the States and not having written at any great length about my time over there, I figure now’s a good time for reflection. But rather than go...