Equalizing Fear

Equalizing Fear

Friday, October 5, 2012 The fifth day of my writer’s retreat.  I’ve cleaned the cabin thoroughly now, disposing of the mice nests, the ruined clothes, my father’s hats, and my mother’s toiletries. I need to take one more run to the recycling center to get rid of...
Next Stop, Japan Station

Next Stop, Japan Station

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of speaking with Tony Vega about The Kimono Tattoo.  Tony runs the podcast JapanKyo, which features news clips from Japanese media in addition to stories about Japan.  Tony hopes his podcast will provide a trusted conduit...
Black Bears and Inspiration

Black Bears and Inspiration

“Have you seen that big ole bear?”  Earl’s lip curled in a smirk. It was the second time I’d seen him since arriving at the cabin for my writer’s retreat. Earl lived at the bottom of the mountain in a small wooden structure that at one time might have been tidy but...