Category Archives: Daily Sketch

Another outdoor activity I did while I was in Korea was bike riding on the Han river. You will definitely see this river if you visit Seoul so it’s not hard to miss. Along the river there are walkways, bike … Continue reading →

Every weekend, Rika and I go on adventures to find restaurants. This weekend we ended up at Pizza Bob’s in Haleiwa. On their menu it boasted “Legendary Pizza since 1914″. Clearly this is a large claim. I’ve had good pizza, … Continue reading →

昨日久しぶりにノースショア、ハレイワに行ってきました。古き良き街並みで、心和むひと時を過ごすことができました。家族へのお土産もゲットしてきました。:D

Humpback whale season is here again in Hawaii! The whales have already been spotted in Maui and the island of Hawaii. We are very fortunate in Oahu to already have the whales here. Last week when one the submarines was … Continue reading →

Halloween is a very popular holiday in Hawaii for both visitors and locals. I think many Japanese tourists plan vacation around this time. Every year, Waikiki is filled with ghosts, vampires, and various costumed characters. Everyone dresses up but some … Continue reading →

vacant futon folded up and put away I pay respects I had a patient that was getting healthier and healthier until yesterday, when he died suddenly. I looked at the folded-up futon on top of the patient’s bed and remembered … Continue reading →

Halloween has come and gone but we still have our jack-o’-lanterns sitting outside our house. It’s fun carving out faces but not always easy. You have to get the right tools for marking, scooping, cutting, and carving. You then take … Continue reading →

If you visit Seoul, you have to make a stop at the War Memorial. You would be doing a disservice to yourself to miss out on this experience. Because Korea’s existence today is deeply rooted in the results of the … Continue reading →

I have been with a patient for about three years who has Alzheimer’s disease. His wife has arranged a cruise for them that will be departing from this Island in three weeks. But because the health of my patient is … Continue reading →