Ever wonder about the kanji characters decorating some clothes, accessories, and the like? Do they say anything, or are they used strictly for appearances? I recently asked a native speaker, and she said that most of the time, what she saw did make sense and was usually some wish of prosperity or peace. (That’s “good … Read more
I don’t remember what my score was the last time I took the Purity Test (seven or eight years ago, remembering the people with whom I laughed about it), but I don’t think it was anywhere near 500 questions long. Anyway, that’s where version 4.0 of the test weighs in. I’m 53.8% pure, which means … Read more
OK, whether I’m cool enough to do it or not, it’s been pretty neat so far. It’s a good way to keep up with long-distance friends. Two blasts from the past have popped up in my inbox, and that’s fun. Most notably so far, I’ve gotten reacquainted with a special bud from high school. We … Read more