Sweating in Xi’an With Ma
Two thousand years after Qin Shi Huang a kite calmed the Chinese Ma and I hotpot An archer, still at attention A general in full splendor The last time I saw my folks was the last time I was in the USA; Christmas 1998. I’m a good son though, for…
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I really should’ve fallen for a French girl! Yes, I was in the doghouse I was singing the Blues too She wants to be ‘protected’ Japs have prenuptials ready All smiles by Wednesday The logic was simple but the argument was not. Essentially, I loaned Jingmei a chunk of money…
Read MoreLonely in a Shinjuku Crowd
If I’d only found the dirty schoolgirl panties vending machine, I’d be a happy man! Shinjukus neon canyons I was Number 8018 The Wonder Twins activate Ever see ‘Blade Runner,’ the futuristic thriller with Harrison Ford? Remember the city the movie took place in? Well I lived it this weekend….
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Toyooka never was the save after the Dave-asion Dave has cool friends Japanese efficiency When I first moved to DC, long before I had cool DC housemates, I lived in a freak-filled house on Ingleside Terrace. Populated by Crazy Carol, the Angel, Wickan Woman, Dave and I, there were enough…
Read MoreIt Ain’t All Zen Rock Gardens And Sushi
One more beer and I’ll go to Japan myself! Very Retro Little Boy packed a punch Faster than Superman Better than fries or chips Yep, I’m in Japan. I know, I know, I was only supposed to go to Korea, then head back to China, but like so many adventures…
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