"Drift"
I figured out another reason I could never live in Japan long term. I actually enjoy listening to people talk history and politics. Japanese people are as cynical about politics as any other nation, but on such a smaller scale than I'm used to. My host patents (god I miss them) are the ONLY people I've ever heard here talk about politics - explaining to me the various reasons why the current mayor of Osaka is a thug. Their interest is not a widespread thing. I miss having those conversations with people. My co-workers have virtually no interest in politics or current events and seem to get most of that info from the BBC ... Via me at lunchtime.
Another reason to look forward to returning to a country with multiple 24 hour news channels and friends with similar interest. (though I will be leaving one here in the cold of Aomori.)
Oh, and I was sitting alone in a donut shop reading "Drift" by Rachel Maddow, which I'm loving - thank you Vincent. That's what brought on the thought and title, if you were wondering.
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