March 2011
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My Experience During the Earthquakes
I was asked to write an article for the Mobile Press-Register. Here is the unabridged version: There is a saying in Japan, “jishin, kaminari, kaji, oyaji,” which means “earthquake, thunder, fire, and fathers” respectively. It is this list of the four greatest fears in Japanese culture; earthquake being the most prominent. I have heard several people comment that “tsunami” needs to be added to...
Mar 29th
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It's Lent; Do You Know Where Your Vocations Are?
I heard an amusing poem on my favorite radio program The Writer’s Almanac with Garrison Keillor. I do not have permission to repost the poem, but I can show it using an iframe. So, here it is: Lenten Dissentby Cherie Lashway
Mar 28th
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I went hiking today and made two short, impromptu video blogs to share. I hope you enjoy the videos and the scenery and can appreciate what I find beautiful. Video I Video II My full album of pictures can be found on PicasaWeb HERE!
Mar 27th
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Tokyo!
Tokyo! Click on Tokyo Tower to see my photographs from Tokyo!
Mar 9th