Monthly Archives: March 2009
Veronica Mars loves Vanilla Ice Cream
Veronica Mars? You know that female teenage detective who lives in neo-noir Neptune. There were two perfectly written and acted seasons. Vanilla ice cream? Yes you know that thing you start with before you add flavoring. And all of this is supposed to relate to bilingualism? Yep, but you are going to have to read further to see the connection. Continue reading
Bilingual Essays – an introduction
To properly enjoy this Tale, I recommend saddling up to your computer desk with coffee. Flashbacks, masquerades and Tales are all better with coffee. Continue reading
Radicals and Porn
Today’s tale goes back four and half years ago, when I was formally introduced to the Japanese writing system and its three sets of characters. Hope you enjoy this flashback. Continue reading
Dads, monkeys and penguins
Some pictures from our trip to Ueno Zoo in January with Scott and his family. Continue reading
Ready for the slopes
Tales from Japan is here to give you what you want…a picture of Sachan…and Pam too. Continue reading