Sister Strangers: Remembering not to Forget Japan

Sister Strangers: Remembering not to Forget Japan

Sojiji Temple Our place in Ibaraki, Japan, was dark, drab, flimsy, cluttered, and ergonomically bad for our bodies. But it was cheap, and three blocks away from the Sōjiji Temple.  There are 80,000 Buddhist Temples in Japan. I submit that Sojiji must be the prettiest,...
Stockholm Syndromes?

Stockholm Syndromes?

In Stockholm, we stayed in a once grand home on the edge of town now filled with junk, mold, and a dangerous set of stairs. It was super cheap and offered rye crackers, cheese, and oatmeal for breakfast. Sweden’s capital is bigger and prettier than Oslo. The...
A Sheep Farm in Wales

A Sheep Farm in Wales

Walking Welsh Winds. South Wales reminded me of the Driftless Region of Minnesota and Wisconsin, with rolling hills, rivers, and a mixture of forest and field. Yet there was the ocean and warm gulf winds. Plants we only see indoors in Minnesota, grow along the side of...