So I went to　田懸神社（たがたじんじゃ）(Tagata Shrine, or the penis shrine to you, mack) and it was just too good an photo op not to share.


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Ok, So I've ben in Japan for twenty days now. I have been meaning to update this thing for awhile, but lots and lots of stuff keeps happening, so, many entries. Soon. (0; For now, here's the first impressions ( Read more... )

My sister got married!!!!!! Congratulations Jeremy and Aimee Lirgg!!!   Cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I call this one "Find the white guy"

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The world is a frustrating place.  But I mean really, is it all that awful?  Is the sun coming up today?  Only they know.  I wish I was smarter, but sometimes I like to eat soap for dinner.  But we all must remember that everyone you know will someday die even if we don't want some of them to.  Just be ready for life and the unexpected.  Ok, ( Read more... )

On October 25th, four of my high-school friends are being shipped out to Iraq for at least a year. This past weekend they had a early Halloween party to say goodbye to everyone, and just to have fun before thinking about more serious matters. I must admit that I'm a bit worried about them. But, they're smart guys and they're all going to be ( Read more... )

Well, Full Metal Alchemist is over.  That’s a pretty serious thing for me, so I’m going to talk about it for awhile.  Those of you who have no interest in anime, or who just came here to see pretty Japan pictures, scroll down past the next few paragraphs, you won’t be disappointed (0; (don't worry, no spoilers ( Read more... )

So Kerry and W's debate was damn interesting TV.  While my neighbor and his friend, (both staunch republicans who vow to vote for Bush in November) drank beer on the front porch, I watched this debate with M and Brandy.  here's a nice excerpt, courtesy NY Times:

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 I have neglected this log, and so I'm gonna start posting again. I'll continue the account of spring in Japan, then I'll do the Utah, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas trip.

Your feedback is always appreciated (0;

J

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