In Tribute to Passing Friends

When we come to the end of a book, we can go back and read the highlights again, but in life we cannot revisit the moments of excitement and adventure. Indeed as we fervently write new chapters many moments are lost and forgotten. The finale of one life closes a chapter in our own and those lost moments come rushing back to greet us.

Cyclone Krovanh Moves North

Tokyo woke to blue skies today, but not the refreshing air of autumn, rather the hot humidity of summer returned. Clouds of uncertainty were scattered across the sky hovering at 15,000 feet. In the meantime Krovanh was approaching the east coast of Hokkaido with heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas. Cyclone D is moving much more slowly and is not expected to clear the Japan islands until the middle of September. There is growing concern the disruption may be more extensive than expected and consequently the awaited recovery will be more drawn out.