My So-Called Japanese Life

Living in Japan sometimes wrecks havoc with your conception of time in regards to special days for family back home. In the event that you r...

One of my husband's coworkers is a single male who, when the topic of marriage comes up, likes to say, "marriage is subjugation....

When my friend Shawn and my sister Sharon and I play multi-player games together, I like to talk. In fact, I like a conversation or at least...

During my formative years, I lied to my parents as many children do in order to avoid punishment. Around the age of 12, however, I developed...

The only piece of jewelry I wear. My husband and I actually celebrate two anniversaries and this one is the one other people recognize as va...

image lifted from Amazon U.S. My husband and I recently purchased a web cam so his family can see him when he talks with them via Skype . Af...

My sister's birthday is December 13th. When we were kids, I was aware of the fact that having this date as a birthday was a drawback on...

Today is my husband's 44th birthday. I tell him every year that it's the most important day ever. And, I mean it. I adore my husband...