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Author Archives: Lynda Philippsen
In Memoriam: Lloyd Dykk
A dark smudge of light warms the still black Coast Mountains at six. Half an hour later an intensely orange sunrise spreads slowly skyward and across the waters. Mt. Baker looks on from the northwest as the east shoots its … Continue reading
A very amusing history of Japan
I’m a bit behind on posts. Complicate that with a change in the schedule of a vacation to this week rather than month’s end and the difficulty is compounded. I’m currently away from my PC and restricted to the use of … Continue reading
Posted in Japan, Travel & Culture
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Escalator Earworm
The chirpy voice in its sing-song style begins as the escalator starts up. Strangely enough, the one going down does the same. The result is a mad duet. JR’s Toccata and Fugue in Escarata Minor. Continue reading
International Ikebana Class: Tokyo Sogetsu Headquarters
After registration, along with the other students I am introduced to Master Instructor, Suikei Sakaguch. Then we are directed to the bank of flowers and branches from which we are to choose our materials. Continue reading
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Drastic Options for the Traveller
Thanks to some great advice I got decades ago from other travellers who go lightly, I have that down pat. Continue reading
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Tagged Air Canada Rouge, Drastic the Baggage, Walking shoes
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A new answer for what do you do?
I don’t mind being a lighter. Stories are light. Continue reading
An Unfortunate Trend
Somebody made a fortune on this unfortunate trend. Continue reading
Canada’s Response to the Refugee Crisis
What we all must fear first is our individual fears and set aside our prejudices. Continue reading
An Encounter with a Taxi Driver in Tokyo
Unfortunately, I had to work like stink to get him to figure out what should have been obvious. I could do that because I was familiar with the area, I knew where I wanted to go, and given provocation can be incredibly tenacious. Continue reading
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Thanks to Our Day-to-Day Heroes
With heartfelt thanks, I offer all our day-to-day heroes serving others my deepest gratitude. Continue reading
Posted in Around Abbotsford
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