Yep, another one of these. Coming out of my publishing gig, and stumbling about in the freelance world, crippling fear has always been with me. Even when the threat isn’t around anymore, and is unlikely to reappear again. Fear is good – it’s an emotion and can be useful sometimes, but when fear works against…
Read MoreA Guide to Japan in Chicago
Japan is one of the most advanced countries in the world – and there are lots of chances to find it in Chicago, whether you’re an anime fan, looking to teach English there, looking to expand your business there, or a combination of the three.
Read MoreLearning how to walk again
I used to write a lot. I used to be a media content person. Then I took a break, working for someone I thought would grow my work in this area, but ended up draining me, and my drive withered away. I’d lay all blame on the bosses who raged at me, but ultimately it…
Read MoreA Guide to Indonesia in Chicago
Indonesia is one of those places I could never get tired of – it is large, almost as large as America, and yet we Americans know so little about it. Thankfully for us in Chicago they have a large official presence and there are many opportunities to encounter it, even if we’re on the other side of the world most of the time.
Read MoreHello world!
Back to the world I come. This is my attempt to claw out of the pit I put myself in. It started with a dream, and high ambitions, dashed by older folks who told me I was no good at anything I did. I used to blog, write for newspapers, magazines and other daily media…
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