Have I Grown Softer? Musings of an Expat Living in Japan

Have I Grown Softer? Musings of an Expat Living in Japan Have I Grown Softer? Musings of an Expat Living in Japan – This article continues my Memoirs series, tracing another small shift I’ve noticed after living in Japan for more than two decades. It’s a story about something I didn’t expect to change — […]

Cassette Dreams in Autumn

Cassette Dreams in Autumn Memoirs: Canadian Content, Pocket Cash, and a Teen’s Soundtrack This article continues my Memoirs series, offering reflections drawn from my personal experiences in both Canada and Japan. For this chapter, we return to my Canadian years—a nostalgic trip down memory lane that I hope you’ll enjoy. The leaves are turning here in Japan, their colors […]

How Japanese culture influenced a Canadian teacher

How a Canadian Teacher was influenced by Japanese culture without knowing it 50+ years ago. New Years: A time for reminiscence.