Minnesotans are not known as braggarts. We are humble to a fault sort of folks. I suspect it has to do with our Scandinavian roots.…
Allen LindskoogJuly 19, 2020
Who am I to judge about what goes on behind the scenes of Tokyo train stations? All I know it remains a secret. One can…
Allen LindskoogJune 11, 2020
So often we start something only to give it up in a short time. Whether a diet, exercise program or a creative endeavor like writing.…
Allen LindskoogJune 10, 2020
This is another take on a topic I have previously written about. Recently listening to a Sam Harris Making Sense podcast I am inspired to…
Allen LindskoogJune 7, 2020
People need to get out of their culture so they can really see what is going on. Experiencing other cultures helps one to see what…
Allen LindskoogJune 4, 2020
Welcome to part 2 of a 2 part series. If you missed it you can read part 1 here. With reluctance I accepted this fact…
Allen LindskoogJune 3, 2020
This is part one of a two part series. When my son was first born ten years ago (his birthday is February 15th). It was…
Allen LindskoogJune 2, 2020
High noon Tokyo, two men fifty paces stare each other down like a scene from the shoot out at the OK Corral. One dressed in…
Allen LindskoogMay 30, 2020
A few years back I read a book by the author Malcolm Gladwell titled "Outliers" about how successful people reach their goals. Chocked full of…
Allen LindskoogMay 27, 2020
About Me
I am a Minnesotan living in Tokyo, Japan for more than a decade. I occasionally love to share my day-to-day experience through this blog.