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This is What a Racist Sounds Like

Published on January 28, 2012

In his new book Baye McNeil gives a new meaning to the word “candid”. His every emotion – from joy to lust to heartbreak – is saturating the pages, and it’s addicting to read.

 
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Is This Why Japanese Women Quit Work After Marriage?

Published on January 18, 2012

There’s a particular conversation with one of my students that really hit home, and made me feel uncomfortable, even sad. She was telling me about her amazing, “dream job” as the editor of a magazine. The way she glowed when she talked about it, I could tell she really loved it.

 
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“I’m done with Life Abroad, Now What?”

Published on January 9, 2012

After I’ve got all there is to get out of life in Japan, what the hell do I do next?

 
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Reflections on My First Year in Japan

Published on January 4, 2012

I made this move not knowing exactly what to expect, only sure that it would be big, new, exciting and a tremendous challenge, and has it ever. In this past year in Japan I have…

 
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