Apocalypse Now

  • Sun Shines As The Sun Goes Down On The Sundance Kid

    Today it’s taking me ages to get anything done, mainly because of inherent laziness, but also a tinge of sadness. Despite being geeted by yet another delightful sunrise, I also learned of the death of Robert Redford, one of my favorite actors whose roles included the younger of the titualar characters in the 1969 movie Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. I woke really early and prepared to get out, but stuck around watching YouTube too long. The upside was getting the sunrise in the form of a big red disc that I like to refer to as an Apocalypse Now! sunrise because of its resemblance to the image sun…

  • And Now, The End is Near

    It began to sink in on this morning’s ride along the Tama River that this aspect of my life, such a crucial activity over the years of the covid pandemic, is drawing to a close. Many people are fixtures along the river, just as I suppose I must be for them. Over the years we have become familiar and share greetings, as well as inspiration, and sometimes even the occasional conversation and, dare I say it, friendship. Next week, I begin a new job and will commute into central Tokyo once again. My commute will, unfortunately, be by train, and not by bicycle as it was for many years with…