I once babysat a 12 year old kid who asked me what the word “masterbate” meant. I told the kid to go look it up in the dictionary.

This is heartbreaking. I was cautiously optimistic when the Kennedy Center announced their dance program (Stuttgart Ballet, Kyle Abraham, Martha Graham, Le Patin Libre, among others) for the upcoming season but now…

Thank you for joining us. Flame Com was so inspiring! Must look for more yuri!

A glorious Choral Arts and Uniting Voices concert at the Kennedy Center April 7, 2024.

Highly recommend listening to the audiobook which includes archival audio as well as some of his own really good impressions of political figures we’ve come to know throughout history.

As a ballet aficionado, I’m excited for this. Steven McRae is the brilliant principal dancer of the Royal Ballet. The Japanese know their stuff when it comes to ballet.

Please tell me that all these recent headlines are just exaggerated rage bait. How much more bad news can we take?!

At the #USBookShow exploring the rich history of the Schomburg Center. Brings to mind the terrific novel Harlem Rhapsody.

Sesame Street is officially UNION! Workers at Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind Sesame Street, have voted 55-19 to join @opeiulocal153.bsky.social Huge congrats to @sesameworkersunion.bsky.social! “We can officially say that today, May 15th, is brought to you by the letter U!”

Visited the Tezuka Osamu Phoenix art exhibition in Tokyo. What was I thinking buying a 19,000 yen boxed set of two volume hardcover books?! Into the suitcase it goes…

AI generated (or translated) poem? “I will be a better version of myself than I was yesterday.”At least my skin glows.

It takes a creative gourmand and beverage artist to come up with a banana omelet soda.

Well since you asked… 😡

This glorious multi-generational Choral Arts Society with Uniting Voices concert at the Kennedy Center about a year ago probably would’ve been cancelled by today’s leadership.

Whole lotta reports of Congress-people (former and those who were holding their seats) passing away. Did they lose hope?

Chicago-land people and visitors who are manga fans: Drop by Manga Spot at The Shops on 520 on North Michigan Ave!

If it goes to Netflix, I want to see a Sesame Street and Dark Crystal crossover.

A great resource for identifying credible journalism, and the red flags that signal a source should be avoided: (@newslitproject.bsky.social)

When you get the chance to hear from an amazing creator, you jump at the opportunity. Vinland Saga is a masterpiece.

I saw these photos and I need to immediately share them bc… well LOOK AT THEM

Manga on the NYC art gallery scene. From “Manga in New York” (Oct. 2023) in Chelsea to “Kodansha House” in SOHO (happening now!).

Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #2,655,997! Got in when it was invite only. Now if I can figure out how to keep up with my timeline…

Happy to be speaking at the NYPL again on 9/17 with @tnagano411.bsky.social and other folks from Penguin Random House to chat about manga! If you're in NYC, join us at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library on 9/17 from 5:00-7:00 PM for Library Con with PRH! RSVP at www.nypl.org/events/progr...

A bookstore that stores their books like I do at home. 📚

Disappointing but sadly not surprising. Whole lotta excuses coming from the mouths of only a select few…

Library haul, on their way back!

How did this magnificent city get associated with such terrible things?! The capital city of USA…

I missed out on the tourist-empty streets of Kyoto of the early days of the pandemic lockdown, but that’s okay. It’s great to be back!

Recently editing a manga series about makeup, I’ve rediscovered my love for beautiful cosmetics. This tea-inspired collection from Shu Uemura is just exquisite. 💄☕️😍

Okay, there goes my day in Kyoto. 😆📚🗯️

I have mixed feelings about the Japanese Imperial family, but I enjoyed walking through the gardens.

Downside of modern-day international travel: Heavy reliance on smartphones.

A transplant from NYC now living the best life in Yokohama, Japan.

Spotted in Chicago: Walgreens before merchandise was locked up.

Revisiting the original source of inspiration for #Pluto on Netflix.

Looking forward to 2024!

Following the tradition of Siskel & Ebert, I’m giving The Boy and the Heron a “thumbs up.”

Christmas trees around the world at Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry inspiring hope and brighter days for the world.