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I used to be cool. Now, I stare into the void and scream into the abyss. And write. Also, I write.

The Kanji for "Cedar" in Japanese

The Kanji for "Cedar" in Japanese

It's usually pronounced 'sugi', and I will explain how this character came to be. The left part, also known as the 'radical', is the kanji for 'tree': 木. But what about the part on the right? Well, it's pretty simple.

Is There Life On Mars? (part five)

Is There Life On Mars? (part five)

In which, we learn that not everything is rosy on the trip to the red planet. Being stuck in a tin can for months is starting to take its toll on the crew and passengers.

Is There Life On Mars? (part four)

Is There Life On Mars? (part four)

The journey to Mars has reached its halfway point. How does the crew spend the time?

Is There Life On Mars? (part three)

Is There Life On Mars? (part three)

The trip to Mars makes a detour via Venus? Well, it's not really a detour, it's physics.

Is There Life On Mars? (part two)

Is There Life On Mars? (part two)

In which the trip to Mars is underway.

Is There Life On Mars? (part one)

Is There Life On Mars? (part one)

Preliminary note: I wrote this story in 2024, and I'm (re)publishing it here now. Since it is about 11,000 words long, I am posting it in several episodes. However, the entire story is available as an e-book if you would prefer to read it all

Valentine's Day in Japan?

Valentine's Day in Japan?

No, I'm not going to write a cliché and trite post like you can find by the dozens online, what would be the point? I'm going to tell you how Valentine's Day takes place in my household in Japan. Step one Me, some date