Something I have always found interesting is the variety of ways we can come together in friendship and intimate relationships. This means that fidelity and loyalty have many meanings as well. Most people assume that their definitions of fidelity and loyalty are the standard definition when, in reality, there is no standard definition, just as…

One of my favorite summer activities is to take a road trip. I feel very lucky to have grown up in California and to now live in Japan. Both places have really beautiful road-trip destinations. I also love that in Japan and California I did not need a car to enjoy the road because both…

I like to beat the summer heat with a staycation. It helps that I absolutely love my home. If you do not love your home, you can still have a staycation. Back in the days when I did not love my home, I would often stay at a bed and breakfast or small cottage inn…