Here's an interesting article I found that does a good job summarizing the state of English education in this country. My favorite line: 'It would also be nice if we have competent teachers, not like those JET teachers or part-time housewives who com… more »

Avoidinglife.com has been blurbed once again in Time Magazine. This time it's the European edition. Strange how they release the exact same story in different parts of the world months apart like that. People in Europe and Asia often have to wait for Ho… more »

Sorry for the lack of updates, but I've been busy playing with my new toy. I'm also working on a short new movie about my perilous trip up Mount Iwaki this past weekend. I climbed Iwaki the 'Patterson way' i.e. in my car. I was supposed to meet Hugh, Lu… more »