Postcards From Tokyo
This is the entrance to the Meiji Jingu shrine. We walked through that beautiful forest up to the temple/shrine itself. The site was formerly a…
Author: Susan Blakey
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Key Pieces: Little Black Pants
If there’s one item of clothing I’ve come to think of as indispensable, it has to be a pair of black pants. They dress up…
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Wait…Where Are We Again?
According to our walking tour guide, the Japanese are as enamored of all things French as some of us in the States, but especially with the food….
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Room With A View (Sometimes): Tokyo
We’ve definitely had more clouds, fog and rain than clear conditions, but when it does lift, the view is spectacular. The clearest it’s been was…
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Lounge With A View…
I’m showing you the view from the hotel lounge where we enjoyed a refreshing cranberry juice while we checked in. Yes, our room has a view,…
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12-Piece Travel Wardrobe: Japan
Many thanks to all of you who have shared your Japan travel tips. They are very much appreciated!! Though our trip to Japan is on…
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Tuesday Tidbits: Travel Prep And More
I’m riding my packing list down to the wire;Â lots of rain in the forecast for at least our first week in Japan has made me…
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New Life For A Favorite Black Jacket?
I’m still just beginning to get a sense of how my style will transition as I shift from a full-time administrative position to being self-employed. At first, I…
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Summoning Fall
We’ve had a run of blissfully mild days this week; if I didn’t know better, I’d think we might actually be on track for an early…
