Happy Halloween!

Teaching middle school has sadly taught me to hate Halloween.  From about a week before to about a week after, my kids would turn i...

Window Shopping

It seems like moto jackets are everywhere I look these days.  Here's a round up of some of my favorites for The Silhouettist that ...

Osaka - Museum of Housing and Living

Continuing on our exploration of unique sights in Osaka, we headed to the Museum of Housing and Living which we were happy to find d...

A Fantastic Voyage with Nissin

Instant ramen has always had a special place in my heart, but having just returned from Japan, it's especially on the forefront...

Osaka - Open Air Farmhouse Museum

As T's father lives in Osaka, it naturally became our home base during our trip to Japan.  That said, we spent most of our days...

Window Shopping

Despite a warm start, October has definitely brought more autumnal weather to Japan and Korea, which has got me thinking more about oute...