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Another gem I discovered on my recent trip to Québec:
Combining the Gitane-scented smokiness and intimacy of vielle-école (old school) French chanson with lush, classical Chopin-esque flourishes, singer-songwriter-pianist Pierre Lapointe could be easily categorized as the spiritual heir of Serge Gainsbourg with his well-crafted lyrics and playful sexual innuendo.
The fact that he’s young, gay, talented, plays [...]

I’m back, after a very very long hiatus. Spring is finally here in Japan, although it has been rather cold and rainy recently. April is the time for new beginnings in Japan as it is the beginning of the school year and the fiscal year as well. We had our opening [...]

this monkey stole Fred’s yoghurt! Ehime, April 2005

Me and Luke in Thailand, December 2005 

Kawabe-mura, Ehime-ken, March 2005