Devotion in Detail: Spiritual and Religious Rituals in Japan
To walk with the divine in Japan is to bow often and notice more.
Echoes of Tradition: The Japanese Rituals Fading Into Memory
Honoring the quiet rituals of Japan that are fading, yet still whisper stories worth remembering.
The Companionship of Cats
Cats: proof that boundaries, naps, and selective affection are a valid lifestyle.
Where the Light Used to Land, and Where It Finds Me Now
I carry grief and hope intertwined.
Anime’s Gentle Light on Grief and Growth
A reflection on resilience and wonder through anime’s glow.
Tending to the Inner Garden
Rest is not a pause from progress; it’s the quiet space where new strength quietly grows.
A Nation Full and Still Hungry: The Many Roots of America’s Obesity Epidemic
Surrounded by abundance, why does America still feel so hungry—physically and soulfully?
Why Dried Flowers Matter Just As Much As Fresh Ones
Fresh flowers are youth. Dried ones are memory. Both are beautiful in their own way.
Rooted in Respect: What Japan Teaches Us About Culture, Courtesy, and Community
What Japan gets right — and how it inspires a better way forward.