Taking time to absorb the surroundings is key to creating works that are relevant to this experience here in Kyoto. One of my favorite ways to do this is to go for a run (aka shuffle, as I barely lift my feet...) because I can cover a lot of ground, and hear, smell, see and breathe (yes lots of heavy breathing even though I'm just shuffling) the energies and aesthetics surrounding me. Yesterday I decided to take a few photos to share on this blog. Last but not least, Happy Bi

Never, ever, ever wait until the last minute to book hotels in Kyoto during Cherry Blossom season! What to do? Five homeless days in Japan before my residency starts, when I was supposed to be settling in, and getting materials ready...Then I spy that "Japan By Rail" book I bought for my son last summer. "Hmmmm..." I start reading and narrow my journey to around 5 places. I then go to cross reference these places in his Lonely Planet guide, and this tome randomly falls open t