So Marty and Randy have left to go explore the rest of Kansai before heading back to Texas. And I’m left here, trying to get some sleep for a change, but I can’t seem to do it!

Tomorrow I have a party to welcome a new teacher and say farewell to one of our existing teachers. Izumi is leaving to go to France, which is just about the coolest thing ever. She will probably study English, and may do more teaching. Also, she’s going to learn about wine on a vineyard, which is incredible.

Heard this on NPR this morning: Hipster Handbook released in NYC.

By the way, here’s the song: Back To Life

Oh, my friend Kim made this fantastic anti-war poster: