Photo credit Reiko One of the first tenets of writing I hear from so many writers is to find your voice. For years I wondered…
Allen LindskoogSeptember 11, 2020
It is quite amazing how our past experiences inform what we do and who we are today. We are not the same people and yet…
Allen LindskoogJune 10, 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
I have been thinking about instinct lately. We all have it in and it comes in different forms. For some it is a feeling, others…
Allen LindskoogJune 8, 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
This post is inspired by the movie "Dark Waters" directed by Todd Haynes I saw the other night. Without giving too much away, the gist…
Allen LindskoogJune 5, 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
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.