At 4:59 on Monday, a homeless man lit up a cigarette in the magazine nook. Busybody patrons dispatched me immediately to deal with the "scary homeless guy who shouldn't be allowed to read since he is ugly and gives kids and soccer moms nightmares." Sure, he shouldn't be allowed to smoke, but certain patrons take homelessness as a personal failing ( Read more... )

I went to a Japanese dentist yesterday. Judging by the state of many Japanese children's teeth, I was rather afraid. At least half of my students' babyteeth simply rot out of their mouth. Nothing like sitting down to color with a cute 3-year-old, and then having her flash you a gray, black, and half-filled smile ( Read more... )

Starting my commute, which involves an hour long bike ride, followed by an hour long train ride, followed by an hour long walk, followed by 4 classes with parents observing today. Parent observations make the good kids act like bastards and vice-versa. Today is going to suck and it just started. Then I do the commute backwards ( Read more... )

I woke up thinking I should make a Kate Bush reference to one of Alyssanne's postings. ("Just like a pomegrante/Eat the Music") Actually, I got up. I couldn't sleep. Jessica likes making tea after dinner, and I drank too much of it. So here I am 1 am on the edge of the world having sleep troubles. I am wondering if Lys' over-the-counter stuff ( Read more... )

I have to teach a bunch of churren soon. Not looking forward to the 2 hour commute each way ( Read more... )

Last night over dinner, my Japanese hosts commented on the beauty of Jess and I's white teeth ( Read more... )