tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393695847944312578.comments2023-10-20T22:31:28.800+09:00Anchored In KobeGeorge Bourdaniotishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14644678578115901554noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393695847944312578.post-1949712918895644002013-03-22T13:40:14.324+09:002013-03-22T13:40:14.324+09:00Good point about wanting to look cool. But cool do...Good point about wanting to look cool. But cool doesn't get you a business deal. George Bourdaniotishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14644678578115901554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393695847944312578.post-70385051673258338692013-03-14T07:30:18.698+09:002013-03-14T07:30:18.698+09:00Wouldn't it be because the Japanese wants so m...Wouldn't it be because the Japanese wants so much to appear international and cosmopolitan and Americanized and cool? At least that's the way it used to be. But then, I always put my first name first in English & Japanese on my 名刺 so I could always be キャサリン先生......Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13157592440874057828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393695847944312578.post-52227298101360042162013-02-28T10:12:04.521+09:002013-02-28T10:12:04.521+09:00Overnight car ferry. Soaking in the bath watching ...Overnight car ferry. Soaking in the bath watching Kobe and Akashi go by was quite relaxing. George Bourdaniotishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14644678578115901554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393695847944312578.post-49994122076054884182013-02-28T01:37:23.900+09:002013-02-28T01:37:23.900+09:00A ferry? Is it a water taxi or a car ferry? So cur...A ferry? Is it a water taxi or a car ferry? So curious where all it goes. What a great idea, to peramublate. Especially with a view of Kobe.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13157592440874057828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393695847944312578.post-23540748349791542872012-12-18T00:42:20.329+09:002012-12-18T00:42:20.329+09:00As adults, we're not. There was a moment a cou...As adults, we're not. There was a moment a couple of weeks back where things were too overwhelming. I stood in the middle of the kitchen and just let it all out. The first time ever. But, it was once out, I could get on with what needed to be done and was totally relaxed. Singing seems like the more environmentally friendly option. Sure doesn't scare the neighbours as much. George Bourdaniotishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14644678578115901554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393695847944312578.post-52232095349072027862012-12-08T06:57:05.233+09:002012-12-08T06:57:05.233+09:00I get the appeal of karaoke, it's totally cath...I get the appeal of karaoke, it's totally cathartic. I mean, when are we allowed as adults to really shout?Edward J. Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04315009873411729483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393695847944312578.post-36116503781605632982012-06-14T08:56:19.508+09:002012-06-14T08:56:19.508+09:00We've got another one for you to marvel at.We've got another one for you to marvel at.Edward J. Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04315009873411729483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393695847944312578.post-73350981114507282882012-06-01T10:07:52.449+09:002012-06-01T10:07:52.449+09:00Experience tells me the day of the joy tear will c...Experience tells me the day of the joy tear will come, and so the inspiration for this piece I wrote in a couple of hours, the day after. Very little editing needed. Very surprised, because when writing in Japanese I always need to edit and correct. The inspiration is definitely there. I just need the time to sit and write. Too much going on, right now.George Bourdaniotishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14644678578115901554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393695847944312578.post-58043944220718536352012-06-01T10:06:10.226+09:002012-06-01T10:06:10.226+09:00This comment has been removed by the author.George Bourdaniotishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14644678578115901554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393695847944312578.post-87683956828417883122012-06-01T09:57:20.089+09:002012-06-01T09:57:20.089+09:00Yes, pulling in the ones who have left us and real...Yes, pulling in the ones who have left us and realizing they never leave us brings that sudden joy tear.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13157592440874057828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393695847944312578.post-5965067720147729092012-01-19T23:34:14.670+09:002012-01-19T23:34:14.670+09:00Keep this book front and center on a bookshelf you...Keep this book front and center on a bookshelf you are near every day. Any low point at all can be rescued by opening to a random page and reading for a while. How much we forget about life's simple fineness; how nostalgic this book makes me for countryside Japan where I spent a lot of time. Great post!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13157592440874057828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393695847944312578.post-43294551811717274862012-01-07T03:43:24.749+09:002012-01-07T03:43:24.749+09:00Welcome back!! 今度は三日坊主じゃないね!Welcome back!! 今度は三日坊主じゃないね!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13157592440874057828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393695847944312578.post-5154748644904380052010-03-13T08:28:11.468+09:002010-03-13T08:28:11.468+09:00This is magical!! I knew a number of these, becaus...This is magical!! I knew a number of these, because they had messages that were personal, but all these--they are a wonder. And, really, dog doo is NOT the only reason to look down in Paris--the Arago Medallions are worth a glance: http://www.davidphenry.com/Paris/paris168.htm<br />Yes--I have seen them all!! Now to see all these in Japan!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13157592440874057828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393695847944312578.post-25962995549594143272010-03-04T00:33:21.272+09:002010-03-04T00:33:21.272+09:00More information to hand. Until March 14th, 2010, ...More information to hand. Until March 14th, 2010, there is a free courtesy bus between Okamoto and Arima!<br />http://www.kobe-okamoto.or.jp/event_ume.html<br />The bus leaves Okamoto from the bus stop in front of the Mitsui-Sumitomo Bank on Yamatekansen (slightly to the west of Starbucks, which is north of JR Settsumotoyama Stn). You will need to book ahead on 078-436-1500.<br /><br />Bus times:<br />Departs Okamoto: 8:50, 10:45, 13:30, 15:30<br />Departs Arima: 9:45, 11:45, 14:30, 16:30George Bourdaniotishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14644678578115901554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393695847944312578.post-8656270161265847082010-03-03T18:50:51.799+09:002010-03-03T18:50:51.799+09:00being cay_anchor on Twitter and finding this blog ...being cay_anchor on Twitter and finding this blog post almost too painful to read for a displaced Kobeite, what can I say. It is an A#1 blog so far!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13157592440874057828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393695847944312578.post-8310315404856077082010-03-03T17:21:12.207+09:002010-03-03T17:21:12.207+09:00Bring on the ban now!Bring on the ban now!Sem Sinatrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493756217895093451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393695847944312578.post-57880427975874860372010-03-03T17:19:21.366+09:002010-03-03T17:19:21.366+09:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sem Sinatrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493756217895093451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393695847944312578.post-62080634959639406642010-03-01T00:35:11.381+09:002010-03-01T00:35:11.381+09:00Unfortunately, no. Though, you could probably ask ...Unfortunately, no. Though, you could probably ask them to hold the meat on some of the burgers and enjoy the veges and sauce.George Bourdaniotishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14644678578115901554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393695847944312578.post-23646901125545232062010-02-22T13:44:54.849+09:002010-02-22T13:44:54.849+09:00Any veggie burgers?Any veggie burgers?Sem Sinatrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493756217895093451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393695847944312578.post-79236737562463033892010-02-20T15:10:06.906+09:002010-02-20T15:10:06.906+09:00An article on Sorakuen (相楽園) is already on the lis...An article on Sorakuen (相楽園) is already on the list. :) Stay tuned.George Bourdaniotishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14644678578115901554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393695847944312578.post-18661081252000475912010-02-20T14:48:38.252+09:002010-02-20T14:48:38.252+09:00Hey, thanks for the advice. Kobe Grocers is a grea...Hey, thanks for the advice. Kobe Grocers is a great shop, but it's a bit of a trek for me. I'll give the Kobe Foreign Buyers Club instant stuff a try and if that's no good I'll have to bit the bullet and make my own. To get back on topic, how about an article about Sorakuen (相楽園)? It's a welcome break from the busy streets of Sannomiya.Sem Sinatrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493756217895093451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393695847944312578.post-72826483840143641782010-02-20T14:35:56.134+09:002010-02-20T14:35:56.134+09:00Sem, you've come to the wrong place if you wan...Sem, you've come to the wrong place if you want advice on buying groceries. But since I'm here, how about you try Kobe Grocers. They also have instant hummus. Mind you, boiling the chick peas yourself is so much tastier.George Bourdaniotishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14644678578115901554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393695847944312578.post-84098372881588304562010-02-18T20:24:27.764+09:002010-02-18T20:24:27.764+09:00OK, found some dried stuff at Kobe Foreign Buyers ...OK, found some dried stuff at Kobe Foreign Buyers Club (http://www.fbcusa.com/cs/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=7591) That'll have to do for now.Sem Sinatrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493756217895093451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393695847944312578.post-72254383690218315272010-02-18T20:18:33.238+09:002010-02-18T20:18:33.238+09:00Such a shame. Gradually Japan is losing its market...Such a shame. Gradually Japan is losing its markets and long indoor shopping streets (商店街). Japan is in too much of a hurry to embrace the western shopping experience. When the tachinomiyas disappear, so will I.Sem Sinatrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493756217895093451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393695847944312578.post-70925811190809818432010-02-18T20:11:17.517+09:002010-02-18T20:11:17.517+09:00I want to know where to buy hummus! Seijoishii (成城...I want to know where to buy hummus! Seijoishii (成城石井)doesn't have any. It's the only time in recent memory (well, maybe about 5 years or so) that I've been stumped. Yamaya might be my last chance. Good luck with your blog, anchoredinkobe! 頑張れ〜!Sem Sinatrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493756217895093451noreply@blogger.com