The One about Gregory Nava’s “El Norte”
A powerful film about the human spirit. Moving, well-written, well-acted and just magnificent. In 1983, Independent filmmaker George Nava and his co-writer Anna Thomas were responsible for a film that touched everyone’s soul and a rare film that show us a perspective of how tough Read More …
The One about Calming your Nerves and Reducing Stress with LEGO
For years, many people have asked me of what coping mechanisms I use to stay calm, reduce stress and deal with frustration. From having a communications business, running multiple websites to working in various high-stress jobs, I have tried to find things that would calm Read More …
Travel Guide: The One about Contacting Your Medical Provider Before Traveling Overseas
Most often, when we travel, we hope no one gets sick or gets hurt while traveling. But the truth is, things happen. While I have never got injured or sick beyond belief during any of my travels, I know people who have. During an earlier Read More …
The One about the Samsonite Harmony II Luggage
I have wrote about how I am a big supporter of finding luggage at Marshall’s, TJ Maxx and Ross stores. Not only can you get great deals but you will find exclusive releases by major luggage manufacturers at these stores. And sometimes you can find Read More …
The One about the Fresno Yosemite International Airport
Back in 1942, during World War II, Hammer Field, an airfield used by the United States Army Air Forces’ Fourth Air Force was founded. The airfield would be renamed Fresno Air Terminal with one part for travelers and the other for the California Air National Read More …
The One about Lowering my Bad Cholesterol Level
Every six months, I have been taking blood tests to monitor my vitamin levels, cholesterol LDL/HDL, blood sugar and so forth. Since July 2016, I wanted to do a three month test to see what happens if I slowly start to incorporate carbs but also Read More …
The One about the Isotoner Men’s Tech Stretch SmarTouch Fleece Palm Gloves
Since 1997, Totes Isotoner Corporation has long since supplied America with the Totes umbrellas, rain hats, rubber footwear. While its ISOTONER brand is known for winter gloves, hats and slippers (and their ESNY brand focused on their Occasions wedding footwear). But the ISOTONER brand has Read More …
The One about the QFRONT Building in Shibuya
Possibly one of the most recognizable buildings in Tokyo is the QFRONT building right across from Shibuya Station and right there at the corner of Shibuya Crossing (Shibuya Scramble). With a huge LED video advertising screen right on front, the retail store property is the Read More …
The One about the Verbatim 32GB Metal Executive USB 3.0 Flash Drive
Are you the type of individual who incorporates a little bling into their accessories? Your conscience for style goes beyond your hairstyle, your clothes, your shoes, your glasses, your watches, etc. If you are a discerning user those details do matter. And that even extends Read More …
The One about Nagisa Oshima’s “Three Resurrected Drunkards”
Nagisa Oshima, one of Japan’s most controversial filmmakers and one of the founders of the Japanese New Wave, Oshima was known for taking on Japanese taboos and creating films against the status quo, the filmmaker has been doing his style of films since 1959 and Read More …
The One about Ikinari! Steak
“This is the Very Steak, the Big Cut of Steak!” This is the slogan of the restaurant “Ikinari! Steak” (which translates to “Sudden! Steak”), which was founded by Kunio Ichinose. The first restaurant opened in 2013 in Ginza and by 2015, there were 64 restaurants Read More …
The One about the Armitron 20/5139BYSV Watch
While I have never wore or purchased an Armitron watch before, I was familiar of how the company is a official sponsor of the New York Yankees. The company was originally founded in 1956 by its current president, Eugen Gluck and manufactured by E. Gluck Read More …
The One about Halloween in Kawasaki and Tokyo
While many countries around the world celebrate October 31st as the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallow’s Day. Somewhere in the past, the day known as Halloween has changed to being a day full of pumpkins, ghosts, witches, spiders, bats and a Read More …
The One about Woody Allen’s “Annie Hall”
Woody Allen’s “Annie Hall” would always be known as a classic romantic comedy. In fact, many would say that his 1977 film would be his shining moment within his long list of films in his oeuvre. For Woody Allen, “Annie Hall” was a film in Read More …
The One about the Himiko and Hotaluna
If you are in Japan and happen to be near the Sumida River, you can get to Asakusa and Odaiba easily via riding the water buses, the Himiko and the Hotaluna. The Himiko and Hotaline were both named by Leiji Matsumo. Making its debut in Read More …
The One about the London Fog Devonshire 360UL Luggage
As many airlines are becoming more strict with their rules for check-in luggage and many luggage companies are now including the +2 to their dimensions, it’s becoming less practical to use a 28″-32″ expandable spinner luggage. The most important thing to remember when purchasing luggage Read More …
The One about My Latest Travel Challenge: The Tokyo Ward Challenge
In October and November, I will be embarking on several travel challenges. The main travel challenge is known as the “Tokyo Ward Challenge”. The challenge is quite simple: Visit each of the 23 wards in Tokyo. For those in the United States, think of it Read More …
The One about the Tokyo Yakult Swallows Store
Quite often, when you visit a home team’s stadium, there is an official store located right at the stadium. But for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows, since their stadium is one of the oldest active stadiums in the world, the official good store is located a Read More …
The One about Tokyo FM Spain Zaka Studio
In Japan, there are many forms of entertainment. While no different from the United States in its many offerings of entertainment, Japanese radio has managed to stay relevant. For one, unlike the United States where radio on the FM dial is primarily musically-driven, via AM, Read More …
The One about the Saucony Hurricane ISO shoes
In 1898, the company known as “Saucony” was founded in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, on the high banks of Saucony Creek. The company’s current logo refers to Saucony Creek’s constant flow with the boulders lining in it’s creek bed. In 1960, the company was bought by Hyde Read More …
The One about Chubby’s Diner
When traveling through the United States or various states, you will still find diners that have been around since the 1940’s or 1950’s. And then you will find franchise diners that try to capture that era serving comfort food, with ’50s nostalgia all over the Read More …
The One about the Belkin MFi Certified MIXIT Metallic 6600 mAh Power Rockstar Battery Pack
My latest battery backup review is for the Belkin MFi Certified MIXIT Metallic 600mAh Power Rockstar Battery While the battery can be used as a backup for those who go on long trips or not in an immediate area to charge their electronic device, this Read More …
The One about Samuel Fuller’s “The Naked Kiss”
When it comes to cinema, one of the more popular American director’s that have inspired many directors abroad is Samuel Fuller. From his first film “I Shot Jesse James” (1949) or as writer beginning with “It Happened in Hollywood” (1937), Fuller is a true auteur Read More …