Archive for November, 2007
When a Loved One Dies
Sure, if you’re metaphysically minded, you know that “death” doesn’t happen. In the words of my teacher Coletta Long, “You’ll always be in some body somewhere.”Still, death sure feels real, when you lose a human personality and presence. This has just happened to A., someone I hold very dear, and I dedicate this post to […]
Buying Slippers
Konichiwa! United Airlines has successfully brought me to the land of the rising slippers.For this, my fifth trip here teaching for VOICE, I didn’t know in advance exactly where I would be staying. Based on past experience, however, I guessed correctly that it would be both wonderful and strange.
Kyoko Rearranges Her Brain, Just for Me
Quick, what do these jobs have in common?
Dermatologist
Pet wardrobe consultant
Geographer
Road engineer
