August 2024 Haiku
I don’t know what to say about this month without swearing. Megaquake alert, multiple typhoons, a rice shortage, ridiculous heat and humidity…all we need now is Godzilla to awaken in … Continue readingAugust 2024 Haiku
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Brevity, Word Choices & Bust My Buffers
Sometimes I like to set myself the challenge of writing about a specific theme with a fixed word count. Just as an exercise in writing, because no matter how silly … Continue readingBrevity, Word Choices & Bust My Buffers
The Conversation Clinic
I was at a local clinic today for some elbow rehab. It’s a fascinating place, mostly frequented by elderly who pop in for treatment for the aches and pains of … Continue readingThe Conversation Clinic
Rainy Season: Haiku July 2024
Rainy season has officially ended in Tokyo. While summer can be grim here, rainy season for me is even grimmer. It’s peak migraine season for starters. I swear I have … Continue readingRainy Season: Haiku July 2024
Insomnia & Summer Romance: Haiku June 2024
A SUMMER THING the darkness sweats cicada calls our sweet nothings darkness rising… thinking her words cicada fall silent INSOMNIA 1am the caffeine-nap bites back 2am the dog chases … Continue readingInsomnia & Summer Romance: Haiku June 2024
Haiku Word Choices
This post is going to start by stating the obvious: word choice is important for all writing. But it could be argued that the shorter the piece, the more precise … Continue readingHaiku Word Choices
“First Fridays” Travel Writing Clinic
In 2022, I ran a bunch of online travel writing mentoring sessions, primarily to raise a little money for humanitarian efforts in the Ukraine but also to support writers at … Continue reading“First Fridays” Travel Writing Clinic
March 11
MARCH 11: A HAIBUN The Ginza Line was pulling out of Ueno Station when the quake hit, jolting the train to a hard stop, then vibrating it like a car … Continue readingMarch 11
On Sake, Dogs and Community
With a sudden tug, Henry sends a slug of sake over my hand. Blame it on the toy poodle in the distance. Or me for trying to hold a one-cup … Continue readingOn Sake, Dogs and Community
The Sackings – A piece of flash fiction
The Sackings Gossip had awoken the staff room from a monotony-induced slumber. A teacher had been fired. Something to do with harassing female students during class was one of the … Continue readingThe Sackings – A piece of flash fiction