The plaza just outside the Kaihin Makuhari train station in Chiba is always a hive of activity, especially on the weekends, and this Sunday afternoon was no exception. I usually try to avoid the areas on the weekends because of all the crowds that gather to go one of the many events held at […]
Just Another Sunday Afternoon in Makuhari
May 26th, 2008 · 2 Comments · The sights
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Yes, I am an expat wife but that doesn’t define me!
May 24th, 2008 · 10 Comments · About me
My name is Shane and I am an expat wife. I’m not making any excuses about it but I do tire of some of the questions and assumptions that go with the role. Let me answer a few….
No, I don’t work at a traditional job. I have traveled half way around […]
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Buy a train this weekend - a 35-Ton Train!
May 23rd, 2008 · 4 Comments · 1
Keihin Electric Express Railway Co. will put two commuter train cars up for sale on Sunday in Kanagawa Prefecture in celebration of their 100th anniversary. But there’s a catch…
You have to be able to afford to ship and have pre-arranged storage for the 35-ton cars that are approximately 18 meters long, 2.8 meters wide […]
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Want to manage a baseball team in Japan?
May 22nd, 2008 · 2 Comments · Baseball
There is an opening. Yesterday, Terry Collins announced his resignation as manager of the Orix Buffaloes, formerly the Orix Blue Wave, and the original team of Ichiro Suzuki. Pitching coach Mike Brown and batting coach John Debus also resigned. An interim managed has been named from within the coaching staff.
Collins led the […]
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Ready to roll at Atypicallife.com
May 21st, 2008 · 3 Comments · About me
Welcome to my new, self hosted, home! I’m happy that you dropped by for a visit and hope that you will update your bookmarks and subscribe to my new feed by clicking the RSS icon to the right.
The format of this blog is based on the Cutline Theme but Chris Pearson. I modified the header […]
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10,000 Hits and an Announcement
May 17th, 2008 · No Comments · About me
As many of you know I have been blogging since November of last year and in the past 6 months 10,000 people have taken the time to read what I write about. I think that’s pretty cool and to be honest with you I am blown away! The WordPress.com platform is amazing and it has […]
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