"What's Wrong?"
Today I was walking from class to office hours, taking stairs two at a time as I usually do, and looking around to see if I was going to pass anyone I know.
At the top of the (outdoor) staircase, heading the other way, was a girl with a face I really have to describe as “crumpled”. Seriously, she looked like she had just been crushed, though about what I have no idea.
It occurred to me to turn around and say hello, what’s wrong…something. Which manifested itself only as a catch in my step after we had already passed.…
Happy Lunar New Year!
Ah, it feels good not to be writing about Amy Chua. Happy Year of the Rabbit! …or if you’re Vietnamese, Year of the Cat!
Each year I send a nengajō to my high school Japanese teacher (originally it was an assignment, now it’s just for fun). This year I branched out and made copies for a few Japanese-speaking friends as well…including one who actually lives in Japan! (It got there late, but it still got there!) This is what they looked like.
If you didn’t get one, it’s not because I don’t love you; it’s because I draw all of…