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Somebody Else

Last night we attended a bridging ceremony for our son. He is ten and is just about to finish fifth grade. Next year is sixth which is now considered middle school. Back in my day, elementary went up to sixth … Continue reading

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Why You Should Bon Dance

Sometimes I forget that my child attends a religious school. And the reason I forget is because the school is Buddhist and not Catholic (the religion I associate with religious school). I forget that he attends temple every week. That … Continue reading

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Why I Love Gene Kelly

This past weekend we went to a local theater’s production of Singin’ in the Rain, which is by far my favorite musical. And, truth be told, it is my favorite musical because Gene Kelly is hot. OK, it is not … Continue reading

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Dancing in Public

On Friday when I was walking from work to my car (not the same building) there was a family of Japanese tourists heading my way. I felt like maybe they were lost. Most Japanese tourists are down in Waikiki. The … Continue reading

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Bon Dance Season

I lived in Hawaii for over ten years before attending my first Bon Dance (Obon or just Bon is a Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the spirits of one’s ancestors). That was last year. I am unsure why I never … Continue reading

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