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A story of faith, family, and one woman's path toward finding herself and her future by opening her home to strangers.

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We took our time one morning, sleeping, playing on the computer, watching TV.  It was about 10:00 am before we […]

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In the mean time …..

I have been in Japan for over six months now and life here is good too and for me.  My […]

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Getting your hair washed at a hair salon in Japan | SharonsWalkabout.com

Grooming day

Something I really look forward to is having my hair done.  The experience of being pampered and fussed over is […]

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brown eggs - What's up with the eggs | sharonswalkabout.com

What’s up with the eggs here?

Years ago when visiting Japan, the itinerary included a trip on the Shinkansen (Bullet Train) to Osaka. In preparation for […]

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Starbucks reward

Up, breakfast, and shower out of the way – I am ready to leave.  This is the big day. I […]

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Politics

With the four years political process, the United States has concluded its election this time around, a vote in November […]

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About Sharon

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.

Sharon Grace Smith, author

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 >>

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