The 90-Day Standoff
Back at the Counter Welcome back, everybody. After a short break, I’m back at the writing desk again, and this time we’re moving into my first winter in Japan. Unlike the first trip, I’m going back alone. Joy will join me later, but she couldn’t come over for the full three months, so this stretch belongs to me—alone with my thoughts, daily life, and the snow. Rather than easing into this…












