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San Francisco Photo Safari

Posted on June 19, 2011 by

On Friday, I treated myself to a trip to the city for a photography workshop. Thanks to the wonders of Groupon, I got half-off on a “photo safari” through San Francisco Photo Safaris. They had a number of interesting-looking workshops, … Continue reading →

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The Joys of Sunny California

Posted on May 24, 2011 by

Because I so often find myself moaning about weather, I feel that I should take a moment to note that it has been absolutely beautiful in Berkeley lately. Still a bit cool in the shade (and when the wind blows… … Continue reading →

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More Bay Area Fundraisers for Japan

Posted on April 30, 2011 by

April 30, 10 am-3 pmBig Yard Sale for Japan Earthquake Relief FundEast Bay Free Methodist Church (5395 Potrero Avenue, El Cerrito)The East Bay Methodist Church and East Bay Japanese School are hosting a huge yard sale that includes baked goods, … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Bay Area Fundraisers for Japan

Posted on April 16, 2011 by

Since I’m back in Berkeley at the moment, I thought I would put together a list of upcoming fundraisers for the Japan relief effort—although it seems like things are starting to die down a bit, the local outpouring of generosity … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday #9: Back in the Bay Area

Posted on April 13, 2011 by

After six weeks of roaming around Japan, China, and the Philippines, I’m happy to be back in the Bay Area for a few weeks before my research takes me back to Tokyo. I have tons of posts waiting to be … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday #5: Comrades & Cutouts

Posted on March 2, 2011 by

      Random silliness from Japan and San Francisco’s Japantown. Apologies for the hiatus in substantive blog posts–I’m traveling at the moment. For now, happy Wednesday!

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A Peasant Flies Business Class

Posted on December 22, 2010 by

It’s been a while since my last post. I returned to the U.S. last week for a conference in Berkeley and had a series of all too brief visits with family and friends in the between moments. It was truly … Continue reading →

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Yoshida Brothers at Yoshi’s Jazz Club

Posted on August 14, 2010 by

Thanks to a last-minute tip from Tokyo Mango via Twitter, a friend and I had the opportunity to see the Yoshida Brothers at Yoshi’s Jazz Club in San Francisco on Thursday night. The Yoshida Brothers are two actual brothers from … Continue reading →

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of Montreal / The Blow / Rubies @ Great American Music Hall

Posted on February 3, 2007 by

Briefly (for the February 2, 2007 show): 1. Rubies – Endearingly, awkwardly indie girl pop.  Potential but some growing to do.  They definitely need to get a drummer and stop using a drum machine, especially live.  Maybe a little too … Continue reading →

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Weekend adventures

Posted on December 19, 2006 by

So, as I said in my previous post, I have submitted all of my work for fall semester, and I am *so* glad that is over with. I spent most of the last week in my apartment, trying to perform … Continue reading →

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