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Archive for February, 2009

Barakamaki?..

Posted by countlazarus on February 26, 2009

Sushi we need..

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Two more from the ever-relevant Quote widget..

Posted by countlazarus on February 23, 2009

The problem with people who have no vices is that generally you can be pretty sure they’re going to have some pretty annoying virtues.
- Elizabeth Taylor
Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river.
- Nikita Khrushchev

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A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away..

Posted by countlazarus on February 23, 2009

Our first visit to Kamakura, a thousand years ago..

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Tilt/shift Sunday..

Posted by countlazarus on February 22, 2009

Burbank (88-89 ish I think)..

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Yeah, I know – the T/S effect doesn’t really work, does it? Just liked the mood..

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Les Moulins de Mon Coeur (encore)..

Posted by countlazarus on February 13, 2009

Since some kind soul took it upon themselves to delete my previous link from Youtube, I was forced to go in search of another example of the great man performing his signature work. And I found one. And it’s even better than the first one, with the added bonus of Japanese subtitles..

Actually, I’m supposed to go and see him tonight in concert, with Alison Moyet for reasons that pass my understanding. She’s a lovely girl, but I don’t think I can face it. Think I’ll stay home and watch this clip a few more times..

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One more reason why ya gotta love Japan..

Posted by countlazarus on February 8, 2009

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