Michigan is like home to me. It’s where I spent my boyhood summers. My grandparents introduced me to its beautiful people and welcoming countryside. The longest freshwater coastline and the second largest agricultural industry in the United States call Michigan home. Famous for its cherries, Michigan blankets the “Mitten” with white blossoms in spring, and … Continue reading Grand Traverse Distillery
“All this way for chicken?” That’s what I said years ago as a kid when my grandmother drove me, my father and family for some celebrated chicken dinner. Except it was for hours in the dark, and nobody really knew how long the drive, and we were getting hangry. My grandmother took it well, sitting … Continue reading Frankenmuth
It was 28 years in between my last visit as a child to Japan and my first as an adult. For some reason, I always imagined that I would be stepping onto the airport tarmac for my long-awaited return. With the standardization of passenger bridges for boarding and deboarding, I often wondered why I held … Continue reading Japan Photo Archive: Part Three
Last month, in Japan Photo Archive: Part One, we (re)visited my trip to Japan in June, in June. This month, we (re)visit my trip to Japan in October, in July. At this rate the stars just might realign, and all will be right with the world once again. No pressure. Scroll down to see more … Continue reading Japan Photo Archive: Part Two
If I had One Wish, it would be to take me to Another Place, and just After The Rain. June is the month of tsuyu (rainy season) in Japan. It is a time of refreshment, newness, bright colors, and relaxing soundscape. The rains are welcoming and nurturing. Everyone wants to be out in the comforting showers … Continue reading Japan Photo Archive: Part One
The Simple Luxuries 