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Welcome to Winter, Part 1
I share my return to in Japan for my first winter, detailing my arrival in Hokkaido and reflections on life there. I recount interactions with hotel guests, and amusing ticket purchasing mishaps. The post highlights the slow yet smooth pace… Continue reading
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Proof of Life
I share in my summer experiences after a writing hiatus, highlighting my return to work at Washington State Parks, enjoyment of the Puget Sound, and a liberating decision to delete my Facebook account following a hack. I also outline upcoming… Continue reading
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It Should Have Been Simple
It should have been simple. It was, sort of. Still, it felt good to be back. Continue reading
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Autopilot
There was panic, patience, and an airport that refused to be stressful. Continue reading
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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
