A Place Called Home - A Memoir is Available Now
A story of faith, family, and one woman's path toward finding herself and her future by opening her home to strangers.
I love to read and write, take care of kitties, try new recipes, and discuss books over tea. Click a post and join me!
Update to my whereabouts
It has been a couple of years since I recorded my whereabouts. What happened? Where have I been? Surprise! I […]
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Basho Day Experience
Just to answer a few questions following my Sumo blog, yes, I have had the pleasure of seeing Sumo wrestling […]
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Sumo…..anyone?
Sumo wrestling originated in Japan, the only country where it is practiced professionally. There is six basho (tournaments) a year […]
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“Cat Cafes”
Perhaps because there are so many apartments and condominiums within Tokyo, “Cat Cafes” have become very popular. As the title […]
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La Petite Comode, an ode to Japanese Toilets
Toilets in Japan are the best in the world! When I think of “famous Japanese technology”, I think of their […]
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How does your garden grow?
When you arrive at Hachioji Station or almost all other Stations, you will find a flower shop nearby. Whether it […]
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Sharon Smith was born and grew up in the Pacific Northwest (USA). After retiring, she enjoyed living in Japan for a year and presently resides in the state of Michigan. She blogs about her experiences sharing observations touching on culture, lifestyle, people, and animals around her.
I'm a contributing author!
Looking for a good book to read? I think you will enjoy Jodi Chapman and Dan Teck’s book, Goodness Abounds: 365 True Stories of Loving Kindness, available on Amazon. There are over 275 Soulful Contributors of which I am but one. I chose to tell a story about the life of a precious kitty named Amelia. Read her story here >>
