on the edge of ordinary

It is somewhat traditional to look back over the year on New Year's Eve. Here are a few things that came to mind yesterday as I thought ...

The New Year is the greatest festival in Japan. People of all classes and occupations in the entire country celebrate it, but it is an inten...

We're at the end of a week in my in-law's territory. I choose 'territory' carefully. They all live close or in a small town ...

Wondering about Christmas in Australia? Here is a small slice:- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz_KlcDXvqQ

Last Christmas we were in cold Toyko. No snow, but still close to zero degrees outside. We ate a baked dinner with friends we'd known le...

We're on the road. Visiting our siblings and parents - all of whom live out of town. My side of the family this weekend. It is challeng...

Yesterday we noted it was nine years since the day we landed in Japan as missionaries. Amazing. We've packed a lot into nine years. Th...