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The 90-Day Standoff
Back at the airport. It turns out calendars matter. Continue reading
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State of the State
A small pause between chapters. Here’s where things stand. Continue reading
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Nowhere Special
A local train, a port town, and second breakfast. Sometimes, nowhere special is exactly the point. Continue reading
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The Philosophy of Small Arguments: A Survival Guide
From eating sushi like petite savages to a sensory-induced meltdown in the aisle of Don Quijote, this afternoon was a psychological stress test conducted by a department that had lost its ethics clearance. Continue reading
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Today, We Have Cake
We remember why we came here in the first place. Continue reading
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Recruiting Hope
I spent a weekend in Nanaimo, BC, and it reminded me of something I didn’t realize I’d lost: what normal feels like. Continue reading
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Qatar, One Year Later
A year ago, I passed through Qatar. What stayed with me wasn’t the skyline—but the people. A reflection on travel, faith, and recognizing our neighbors in the world. Continue reading
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Welcome Home. Please Explain Your Snow Plan.
We bought a house in Japan. The house welcomed us. The neighbor… had questions. Continue reading
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A Day at the Ball Park
Flat beer. Soggy hot dogs. Train conversations with strangers who feel familiar. A day at the ballpark and a reminder that we still have good things that connect us. Continue reading
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Flight Paths, Feelings, and the Quest for the Perfect Route to Japan, Part II
Every trip has its snags, but the journey, much like Japanese culture, is about the process, not the end result. Continue reading
