Wildllama

Getting ready for the MLB opener in Tokyo.

It had a very mysterious feel to it. Like the opening scene in an old Godzilla movie.

No problem. Kids are awesome but it’s hard. And I still get summer anxiety. I find my self yelling things like, “hey, stay inside and play video games!” Also, keep an eye out for local parks with a water feature or little kiddie pool. I use ours more than my kids after I run.

And think about how to change and take advantage of your limited space at home. Make mamatomo’s and play at each other’s house. And take care of yourself. The worst days will suck but you will make it. I have three kids and have vague memories of some rough days but they are soon forgotten.

Good advice above. I used the baby carrier for short walks and always had a baby shaped sweat stain on my shirt but we survived. I used a baby hat or parasol for shade. Stroller cover works too. Keep walks short with a cool destination. Visit the nearest fureaikan and play there.

Tokyo Marathon leaders sprinting past the 17k mark.

When it’s Caturday and National Cat Day, in Japan anyway.

Especially if you are riding a crowded Saikyo Line train.

Was a great day. One of the best ever.

Cute train driver and some Toden Arakawa line sights.

True. I wasn’t even thinking about that. I was more concerned about hitting a tree.

Just my phone camera, that’s why it’s so shaky and I’m going so slow.

Akakura Kanko in Myoko. I usually don’t go through trees but the conditions were perfect. Should be epic all week but I had to leave last night.

Perfect conditions for some tree runs today.

I had my first seizure at 50. Never knew adult epilepsy was a thing. It could also be the medicine affecting my memory.

My memory has suffered a lot the last couple years. It’s probably a bit of Covid, getting old and bring diagnosed with adult epilepsy a couple years ago.

Shibuya on a sunny Thursday.

So did you get out for the run? Are you still lost in the trap?

Do it. But what do you mean by Trap?

A little run in the snow today.

Haha, that is so accurate.

Why do they need to use it, or any word that offends someone or a group?

She might have to start labeling all your stuff like with elementary school kids. And maybe get you one of those yellow hats with the elastic strap so you won’t lose it.

Setsubun at our local shrine where they throw candy out and the kids basically riot.

Perfect rainy afternoon lunch with two of the kids.

I know. I really feel like Trump and Musk are taking over the US and the people and media are just watching it happen. I want to believe that can’t happen but if they can keep bullshitting the majority for long enough it will be too late to go back to normal.

The republicans don’t care. They are either rich people that will benefit or poor whites that want a white Christian America. They are too blinded by their own racism to realize they are getting screwed.

I’m sorry you are going through all that. Hoping for a quick recovery for everyone, especially your daughter and wife. Good on you for doing your best to stay positive and support the fam. Reach out if you need to.

I usually leave a plastic cup for water on the counter during the day. No sense in taking a drink and washing it if I’m going to drink throughout the day. I might have to rethink this practice.

Oh, I’ll keep an eye out for those. Thanks.