December 2012

The “Station”

I feel comfortable now – getting on and off the bus, remembering to use my Suica card when entering and leaving the bus, sliding it over the square-shaped meter, listening for the beep.  After finding a place to sit, I enjoyed looking out the window and watched the businesses go by in a collage of […]

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Under your desk

Caught a ride to Musashino with Akira.  After parking the car, we walked the short distance to the school, International Education Blueprint (IEB).  Marci was just finishing a class.  It was lunchtime. Together, we walked to an Italian restaurant nearby. It had a steep stairwell on the outside of the building. Once inside it opened

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Our name plate Mt Fuji seen from Shin Tomei | Come walk with Sharon at SharonsWalkabout.com

What’s in a name

Dear friends: I have spent the last few days somewhat under the weather. Thanks to Akira who rescued me with some medicine from the doctor. I’ve nearly coughed my head off but, today feels like maybe I may be on the other side of whatever little demons are fighting for attention inside of me. I

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