K: So, lately I’ve been thinking about the pressure to have religion in the United States versus the pressure to have religion in Japan, and I think it would be helpful for the folks who aren’t in Japan, or maybe even some that are – the folks who are no

K: So, lately I’ve been thinking about LGBTQIA+ and the importance of the plus because I’m part of the plus. I’m pansexual, so, L is for lesbian, G is for gay, B is bisexual, T is for trans, Q is for queer, I is for intersex, A is for asexual, and you ca

K: So, lately I’ve been thinking about what it means to be tolerant and moderate, and what it means to be tolerant and moderate as an expatriate living in a host country. And what it means to be tolerant and moderate in the United States. Because I find

K: So, lately I’ve been thinking about what it means to be an immigrant and moving (coughs) sorry. And moving to Japan. And I also want to say I’m in the middle of going through dental… reconstructive surgery on my mouth, and I’m in a lupus flare. So, if

(Content note: Violence, murder, sexual assault) K: Lately, I’ve been thinking about letting people in and dropping down my wall, and being really vulnerable. I want to say the process started about a year ago. When did I come out as hard of hearin

K: So, lately I’ve been thinking about a blended topic. (laughs) So I feel like I’m already starting off with a digression, but it’s Japanese technology and failed expectations by expats. Is kind of what I’ve been thinking about. And… I think that’s beca

K: So, lately I’ve been thinking about how we keep our marriage happy. C: Like… this is something we have talked about off the podcast.  K: (laughs) Well, because, like, the quarantine – and we’ve been in quarantine for a long time together. And I t

K: So, lately I’ve been thinking about last week’s episode. I just can’t get it out of my mind. C: It was immemorable. Or very memorable? K: (laughs) C: Unforgettable? K: So, I have a lot of… ignorance and bias that I’m… working my way out of. And, so, m

K: So, lately I’ve been thinking about how bad this party sucks.  C: The party that we’re at. K: So, I have this thing whenever things in my life aren’t going well – I have this phrase that I say. And it’s from, I think, either a Beastie Boys song o

K: So, lately I’ve been thinking about moving. And… would we ever? C: Okay, good. I’m a little bit relieved. K: (laughs) C: I don’t think we’re moving. This is not a good time. K: This is a pretty big place for just two people. Not big by American standa