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Bikes, Parks, Kids, and the Slow Tide of a Political Movement
A true story of a politician and his 'crazy' idea for making cities more livable
Mar 13
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Patrick M. Lydon
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January 2024
Wolf in the Garden
If we take the time to see what is called ‘difficulty’ without judgment, we find both lessons and opportunities are waiting for us. On a recent trip…
Jan 31
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Patrick M. Lydon
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November 2023
Skateboarders at Takamatsu Central Park
Some are annoyed by them, but skateboarders are more beneficial to society than we give them credit for. I would say any self-respecting city needs a…
Nov 21, 2023
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Patrick M. Lydon
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To The Cat Who Rips up a Japanese House
Arriving to this old house, I find a cat out front who nobody owns, but who has a name, and is cared for nevertheless. On our first meeting I approach…
Nov 8, 2023
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Patrick M. Lydon
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September 2023
Water Brings Life to Old Places: A Japanese Canal Town
During a few short days in Ukiha, I walk a lot. I always walk a lot. Even on days like today, when it is 34-degrees Celsius (93F) and 95-percent…
Sep 19, 2023
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Patrick M. Lydon
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June 2023
Short #35: Making it to the Game
Terrence stared at his smarphone in dismay. “The traffic is serious today.” He looked across the room at James for some sign of panic. James however…
Jun 27, 2023
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Patrick M. Lydon
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May 2023
SHORT #34: More Reasons to Bicycle
Last time I mentioned that there are many many more reasons to ride a bicycle. Indeed, and as I keep having interesting encounters, so too do I keep…
May 16, 2023
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Patrick M. Lydon
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SHORT #33: Reasons to Bicycle Instead of...
Although there are many practical reasons to ride a bike, whether it be for physical or mental health, environmental benefits, or the economic savings…
May 2, 2023
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Patrick M. Lydon
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April 2023
SHORT #32: Apartment Towns or Mixed-Use Neighborhoods?
finding the best way to invest in our neighborhoods
Apr 18, 2023
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Patrick M. Lydon
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March 2023
SHORT #31: 20 Meters of Street
a look at the difference between 'suburbs' in Japan and America
Mar 21, 2023
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Patrick M. Lydon
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SHORT #30: Kawaguchi and the Blossoms and the Turtle Doves
There is a foot bridge that crosses over the northern tip of a narrow island in the city center. On this island tip — which is really a fancified sand…
Mar 7, 2023
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Patrick M. Lydon
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February 2023
SHORT #29: A Race to the Daikon
Near the top of the hill we gathered, in the orchard in a circle, although, it would probably look more like an amoeba if you saw it from above. A…
Feb 21, 2023
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