[dogsbody70]

Ha Ha I understand very well Columbine. Too many books written about Japan are by westerners. I confess I did wonder how Benedict could write as if she knew everything about the Japanese-- when she was never there. That is strange indeed.


Ihave a wardrobe full of books about history/society/. I recently purchased a book by a chap who has lived in Japan since the forties--- thats quite interesting.

My friend bought me several books also re history-- she certainly behaves as if she always owes someone a return favour-- she deals with it by giving gifts.

I remember at Christmas time she told me she has too many cards and what a burden they are to her. New Year Seems to be a special time for exchanging gifts.

If I had to write about we Brits-- I am not sure I would know what to say about us: so maybe it takes an observer from outside to see.


Sorry if Ihave wandered from the path of Gregariousness.