Okay, I’m going to come right out and admit I don’t actually have a dog. You would, however, be forgiven for assuming that I was knee-deep in shiba inus, on account of I own a scary amount of stuff that is almost exclusively bought by fanatical pet owners who, uh, own shiba inus. But if that wasn’t bad enough, it gets worse. I stalk them. […]
Category Archives: Animals
May
15
The Wedding Of Your Dreams
posted by Jonelle Patrick
Because what nuptial event could possibly be complete without… • Jonelle Patrick writes mysteries set in Tokyo
May
11
A Leopard For Your Butt
posted by Jonelle Patrick
I’ve seen fruit for your patootie and warriors for your derriere, but this is the first time I’ve encountered top-of-the-food-chain predators for your butt. Am trying hard not to imagine the Japanese bathroom where this would fit right in… • Jonelle Patrick writes mysteries set in Tokyo
April
21
The Hypnotic Tail-Wagging Cat Clock
posted by Jonelle Patrick
Walking down the street in Ome, I discovered something that totally flipped my three-hour trip to see a garden filled with no blooming azaleas into the win column: the tail-wagging cat clock! BEHOLD ITS MESMERIZING POWER: Can’t. Stop. Watching. (Except to scurry around online like a crazed, tail-wagging weasel to figure out who makes these and where to buy […]
April
11
I’m Sure They Didn’t Mean To Suggest…
posted by Jonelle Patrick
• Jonelle Patrick writes mysteries set in Tokyo. Her fourth book, Painted Doll, is just out in paperback
March
31
Why I’d Totally Follow This Guy’s Instagram If He Hadn’t Died In 1889
posted by Jonelle Patrick
Kawanabe Kyosai. He’d have had the best instagram ever. Of course, these are just a small appetizer – the show is HUGE, and so full of great stuff, it took me over an hour to see it all. If you’re in Tokyo before “This is Kyosai: The Israel Goldman Collection” ends on April 16, 2017, GO. It’s […]
March
28
Shiba Inu Rice Balls
posted by Jonelle Patrick
I don’t usually crave a quarter pounder of rice and seaweed in the middle of my day, but if I knew one of these was in my brown bag, I’d be counting the minutes ’til lunch. • Jonelle Patrick writes mysteries set in Tokyo. Nightshade is the first one…
