Monthly Archives: March 2007

What Sanjaya Means – Saga Continues..

Posted on March 29, 2007 by MrBill

American pop culture has a way of traveling abroad, often to my great embarrassment. So I’ll try to explain a little about Sanjaya. He is a contestant on a television program called American Idol. That program is a glitzy celebration … Continue reading →

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Spartans

Posted on March 24, 2007 by MrBill

At the other end of the spectrum from today’s average US male we have… …and, probably just as well. The movie “300″ is not, repeat, not a chick flick. If you have to top off your testosterone, it’s a fun … Continue reading →

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Why Do They Call It A Return?

Posted on March 21, 2007 by MrBill

When I “return” something, normally I expect something back. Not with our income tax. We pay. Sometimes when I pay more than I owed, I get a refund, but The IRS had my money (earning interest) during the year. Hey, … Continue reading →

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Men are Dogs in Asheville? That’s ruff…

Posted on March 14, 2007 by MrBill

I’m a long way from Tokyo or Washington DC, in the mountains of western North Carolina, the Blue Ridge, Appalachia, Paris of the South? Exploring my new house and new town in more depth. Trying out new ideas, determined not … Continue reading →

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Two Weeks in Japan

Posted on March 1, 2007 by MrBill

My ears are still humming from twelve hours aboard UA 804. Back in the USA, but different. Kage Nakanishi (with big support from his spouse Yoko) organized and ran the the asian NCN midi-con. Over 100 asian and “foreign” artists … Continue reading →

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