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Come and walk around Kanazawa's Eastern geisha district, Higashi Chaya!
I traveled an hour from Kyoto to visit Wazuka and Obubu Tea Farm. It was an experience I'll never forget.
What is it about fantasy books that I can't get into? Help me figure it out in this Book Chat discussion post!
I know this is random, but hey, it's what's on my mind! I have a lot of zucchini and I'm looking for some recommendations of what to do with it. Help me!
You don't need tickets to a sumo wrestling event to have a great time! Check out my day at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan.
Come join me for a peaceful, rainy day at the Nomura Samurai Estate (House) in Kanazawa, Japan.
A visit to Omicho Market in Kanazawa is a must-do! See the produce and fish, experience the market in action, and get something awesome to eat.
A look back at the goals I made for 2018 and how I'm doing so far at mid-year. I also set some new goals for the rest of 2018.
Let's take a walk around Kanazawa Castle and its grounds. Into the main lawn, around the moat, and into the garden! Don't forget to watch the walking video, too.
I've returned from Japan! So here's my first post about my trip to Kanazawa and its Nishi Chaya and Teramachi Districts. Check out the photos and the video!
What does a left-handed dental hygienist and Paul Simon have in common? They both have inspired a change in perspective!
It's the last fox video for a while, as the foxes have moved on to a bigger den nearby.
My Fox Watch 2018 continues! I have more photos and videos here for you...
More fox sightings! And another video. :)
A mama fox and her five kits have moved into my backyard and I'm overjoyed!
I'm on break until the Sunday Update on April 8th. Please feel free to browse the archives and read some of my posts or books while I'm gone!
I love reading books that take place in other countries! Here are my top 10 favorites...
11 years ago today I gave birth to my oldest child. Where does the time go?
We've been stuck at home for three days and the kids are bored. SEND HELP!
Refocusing my goals for 2018, here are a few things I'm cutting from my schedule.




















