I have caved in and set up an account on Patreon, where you can pledge anywhere from $1 to $20 a month to help support this blog financially. Kimono collecting can be quite an expensive hobby, and once you factor in the cost of reference texts and web hosting, things can add up quickly. Due … Read more
I’m flying out to southern California today, and will be there for a month. ✈️ I’ve got some entries drafted up and will have access to the internet but my free time will be reduced and I won’t have access to my kimono or the mannequin. Entries will be sparse for a while, but I’ll be … Read more
Ikigai (生き甲斐) is most accurately translated as a reason for being, but often referred to more colloquially as a reason for getting up in the morning. Each circle represents an ideal; that which you love, that which you are good at, that which the world needs, that which can support you. Where all four overlap, … Read more
As you may or may not know, this time of year is always a little difficult for me time-wise. The holidays tend to be hectic for everyone, and I work in a toy store so this is our overwhelmingly busy season. I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for sticking with me … Read more
Just wanted to let you guys know that everything is fine, there’s just going to be a short lull in updates. I’m not feeling great, and wrestling with the mannequin is exhausting right now. Nothing serious, just general aches and fatigue. I’m working on a few reviews, but I’m not sure when those will be … Read more