Wednesday, December 15, 2010

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Hmmm...



I’m guessing they aren’t drawing a lot of business from English speaking tourists.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

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This troupe looks excited…




I mean I guess I would be too if I was going to see the Great Buddha AND there was a rainbow AND I got to eat chips.

The advertising here cracks me up.

Monday, December 13, 2010

'Tis the Season

As many of you know Julie and I hold the Genesis Shelter very near and dear to our hearts. It was for them that we held our our annual charity Christmas party each year to help us sponsor large families for the holidays.

Another Christmas is upon us and as much as we'd like to have you all over for cocktails and food- I don't think our renters would much appreciate it.

Seriously though, if you are still looking for a way to give a little back this year they are a wonderful organization that allow homeless families to stay together while helping them achieve self-sufficiency. They are also the only shelter in Atlanta that will take in homeless mothers with newborns.

Grocery store gift cards are a great way to help them out this time of year to ensure the kids get a nice holiday meal and they are always in need of baby supplies and toiletries.

Or you can just donate directly to them through this link.

I know everyone is feeling the crunch these days, but if just 15 of you donated $10 they could provide dinner for half the shelter. A little will go such a long way for these families and that warm and fuzzy feeling you get from doing something good will come free with purchase!

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Aw, what a cute little drink label…



Except what is that dog doing with the sword? Watch out, Mr. Kitty!!

Sunday, December 12, 2010

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I know they love their cats...



but seriously, isn’t there a cuter position you’d like to have portrayed by your stuffed kitty?

The guys stuck behind him sure seem disgusted.

Saturday, December 11, 2010

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Seems one of the good ol’ boys decided to stay and open up a bar...



I know you see it all in Japan, but I surely didn’t think I’d see a confederate flag.

Friday, December 10, 2010

flashback friday

The infamously busy intersection at Shibuya...




This wasn't even during the busiest time of the day. My favorite time to cross is in the evening when the pulse of Tokyo is almost palpable. I'm going to really miss living here.

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Samurai Duck...



Enough said.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

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An umbrella dryer so you don’t slosh water all over the lobby floor when coming in from the rain…




I’m telling you, the Japanese think of EVERYTHING.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

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Out all night and worried what people will think of you being in the same shirt as yesterday?



No worries, just pick up a clean button-down from the 7 Eleven. Seriously, they have everything.