letters from val

Hope, an Energy Food

September 2, 2012 by letters from val 3 Comments

There’s no way to happiness. Happiness is the way. – Wayne Dyer Dear Friends, 1) My friend and former housemate, Yi, from Borderless House, is moving to Africa in four days. In the past few months, there have been quite a few exits, but her imminent departure palpably reduces the energy in Tokyo. Yi‘s that friend who’s spontaneous and […]

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“If You Listen Carefully Now, You Will Hear”

February 29, 2012 by letters from val 2 Comments

This could be the first trumpet, might as well be the last. – Bob Marley (Natural Mystic) It’s a Bob Marley kind of morning. The snow’s pelting. Blustery. Cold. I’m in a foreign land. Went to work for 7:45 am. Bob could relate. “No sun will shine in my day today, the high yellow moon […]

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5 for ’12

December 30, 2011 by letters from val 6 Comments

Dear Friends, Just one more day to a fabulous new year. (Can you believe it?). The other day I taught my holy hotness of a student, S, and our topic was “Setting Resolutions.” He told me that he didn’t see the point in resolutions; “Why don’t we just do the things we should?” “Why do […]

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“What’s Wrong With Loving One Another?”

December 27, 2011 by letters from val 6 Comments

Ye are the sheep of my pasture, so verily, thou shall be very well. – Bob Marley (So Jah Seh) Dear Friends, All has been well. Life has been good… has been great… more than well. The days have been filled with good friends, food, drink, merriment and life’s unexpected gifts. Actually, everything just mentioned are […]

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“Yes mi fren,” an “All in one” Christmas

December 20, 2011 by letters from val 4 Comments

Dear Friends, There isn’t a medley created that could better encapsulate/capture/comprehend every mood/aspect/facet of my December like Bob Marley’s “All in One.” The All in One medley includes: Bend Down Low, Nice Time, One Love, Simmer Down, It Hurts to be Alone, Lonesome Feeling, Love and Affection, Put It On, and Duppy Conqueror. Bend Down Low- Bend down low, […]

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A Post Mojito

November 11, 2011 by letters from val 7 Comments

Nothing lasts forever not even cold November rain. — Guns N’ Roses (November Rain) Dear Friends, Here’s an 11/11/11 cocktail: The Mint: My friend A‘s birthday was on Sunday, and as mine was on Wednesday, we decided to have a joint celebratory lunch today at It’s Vegetable. I’ve mentioned It’s Vegetable before (http://lettersfromval.com/2011/10/28/letter-from-tokyo-just-got-paid-its-friday-night/), and I stand behind […]

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After Me, A Flood of Regrets?

November 7, 2011 by letters from val 12 Comments

In this life, we’re coming in from the cold…Why do you look so sad and forsaken? When one door is closed, don’t you know another is open? –Bob Marley (Coming in from the Cold) Years ago, my friend TD and I would constantly discuss moving from New York to Europe. Anywhere in Europe. The dream was […]

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