Perceiving and saying 'Yes!'
Historically, the hull of Japanese houses was composed of wood and clay on wickerwork with a wooden casing often made from cedar. The wood darkens with time. Windows and doors can be completely shut. That is nice during the summer heat, I imagine. Many of…
The day is flooded with rain and clouds. Yet it is still warm outside. Cyclists in simple ponchos and intensely colored waterproofs whiz past me. I buy the largest transparent umbrella available and start out. The Kyoto subway system is organized by color and number…
This town surprises me every day. Often I feel as if I am just superficially grasping at the surface of things. I wish I could come back and discover more. Temples, gardens, and historic places seem to invite me in. A lot of these places…