This end of August marks the time for our originally planned departure for Japan. While many choose to do the pilgrimage in spring, enjoying Japan’s spectacular cherry blossoms, we planned instead for a (supposedly) less crowded fall foliage experience. A late-August/early-September departure would have meant starting just as the hurricane season came to an end. Similarly, we hoped that the … Read more
Excuse Me, I Am an Apple (すみません, わたしはりんごです)
“Excuse me, I am an apple.” This is what 70 days of the Japanese Duolingo course has taught me so far. To politely excuse myself and proclaim that I am a fruit.
I can’t help but imagine the good folks over at Duolingo HQ all gathered in a big meeting room. Management walks in, looks around the room and proudly … Read more