In the Land of the Rising Sun. This is intended for viewing by my students and fellow teachers, but all are welcome. JFMF Spring 2008 Ning Site. I have interests in everything and anything. I am trying to hold onto my friends and family. I believe in hard work and putting forth my best effort in all that I do.

Sunday, July 20, 2008. I was treated with an abundance of kindness while traveling in Japan. I was pleased that I was able to return the favor yesterday. While working in Yosemite National Park as a ranger, I was able to give a group of Japanese visitors their own tour of the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoia. Saturday, July 12, 2008. If you are a Youth Ambassador visiting t his site, please leave a comment! Sunday, July 6, 2008. Be Sure to Say Hello. No need to use your first and last na.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009. Yesterday, Barack Obama was sworn in as the new President of the United States. Students in my class watched the inauguration and people around the world stopped to witness a historical occasion. I found this article on msn. Japan learns English from Obama speeches.

Sunday, August 24, 2008. Each city in Japan has manhole covers specifically designed for the locale. This one is from Tokyo. SchoolArts Magazine, October 2008. Though my first degree is in graphic design, I received it so long ago that we used press-on type and handlettering in school. As I recall, we mostly designed print materials and advertisements. I am in Japan as a fortunate participant in the Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program, .

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