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2024
Story 2024
HAPPY NEW YEAR. Already a very busy year up at our mountain. A roof over the
buses and an outside kitchen. |
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2023
Story 2023
Another busy year up at our mountain with all of us working to make a healthy
forest and comfortable living space. |
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2022
Story 2022
Up at our mountain a few days after New Years. This was our first full year
working on the forest. |
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2021
Story 2021
We purchased our 4.5 acre forested mountain on this small island and the
adventures began. |
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2020
Story 2020
This was both an exciting year and a difficult year for us. We were happy to
welcome our third son into the world. |
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2019
Story 2019
A nice new years and then we were hit with a pretty strong earthquake with the
epicenter only about ten kilometers from the house. |
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2018
Story 2018
A new years ride on a train and the mystery bowl of ramen. |
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2017
Story 2017
Happy Hanukkah and Happy New Years. A bit of traditional Japanese food. |
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2016
Story 2016
This was a really good year for us. We were happy to welcome our second son into
the world. |
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2015
Story 2015
This was actually our first full year on the island. This years was incredible
with parties, festivals, and rocket launches. |
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2014
Story 2014
A really fun year and the beginning of our island adventures. Much of this year
was spent setting up and getting used to this place. |
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2013
Story 2013
The year began with a visit to America. We returned to Japan and ate a lot of
conveyor belt sushi. |
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2012
Story 2012
A few small house parties and then traveled to America for a three month
vacation. |
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2011
Story 2011
Many fun house parties. A strong earthquake hit Japan. A lot of trips to our
favorite coffee shop. |
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2010
Story 2010
Purchased
the house in Nara and begin renovations. A bunch of parties, festivals, and
camping. |
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2009
Story 2009
A year of change. Almost bought a house in New York State.
Then permanently moved to Japan. |
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Ancient History
Story Ancient History
I was born and raised in Kenmore, New York, a little village north of Buffalo,
New York and damn proud of it. The climate was difficult, to say the least, with
strong winds, freezing temperatures, and an unreal amount of snow some years.
Certainly growing up in a place this builds character. I keep very fond memories
of this place and my old house....the home in the picture. |