My labored breathing struggles to find a rhythm as I toss and turn in my bed. Comfort twists through my shoulders as I find a restful position on my back, the most difficult position for me to breathe. A cold thought wriggles into my warm sheets: what if I close my eyes, and they never … Continue reading Akira Toriyama, Death, and Memory
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Asphyxia
Some readers may have noticed that I didn’t share a post last week. I’m on the upswing now I think, but I was pretty depressed last week due to a confluence of reasons, not the least of which is my current struggle with sleep apnea (I think. I haven’t officially been diagnosed yet, but the … Continue reading Asphyxia
Mono no aware
As I write this, I'm sitting in a crowded cafe at Haneda airport. The bustling terminal is filled with international travelers, some coming home, some only just arriving in Japan. My partner and I have spent the last two weeks traveling up Japan from Osaka to Tokyo with a group of my friends from high … Continue reading Mono no aware
Faraway Fireworks
My partner leads me to the scenic spot near our apartment to watch the fireworks celebration across the city. In the distance there are explosions of color, punctuated by soft delayed bangs. It’s too far for us to see them clearly, but the spectacle is captivating all the same. Palm trees of light and cinder … Continue reading Faraway Fireworks
Sam Wolfe is alive 