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The Magnet 080: : Tokyo Journal, Part 4

This is my fourth and final report from my visit to Tokyo in May. (Part 3, Part 2, Part 1.) Before I get started with my trip report, I’d like to share…

Aug 30

The Magnet 079: Weird and Puzzling Signs

I’m taking a break from my multipart Tokyo trip report (here’s installment 1 | 2 | 3) to share some weird and notable signs I’ve come across recently…

Aug 6

July 2023

The Magnet 078: Tokyo Journal, Part 3

In May, my family and I took a two-week trip to Tokyo to visit our favorite neighborhoods, along with some new ones. This is part 3 of my journal. (Part…

Jul 15

Invite your friends to read The Magnet

Thank you for reading The Magnet — your support allows me to keep doing this work. If you enjoy The Magnet, it would mean the world to me if you invited…

Jul 2

June 2023

The Magnet 077: Tokyo Journal 2023

In May, my family and I took a two-week trip to Tokyo to visit our favorite neighborhoods, along with some new ones. This is part 2 of my journal. (See…

Jun 27

May 2023

The Magnet 76: Return to Tokyo

A vacation in the heart of Japan's endless surprises

May 26

April 2023

The Magnet 75: Grab Bag

Useful software tools and a visit to a magical place

Apr 16

February 2023

Spy UFOs and Screaming Yellow Zonkers

Feb 21

The Magnet 74: Grab Bag

Psychic Surgery, Audio Oscillators, and a Big Book of Covers

Feb 12

January 2023

The Magnet 73: Travel Back to the Swinging 1960s at the TWA Hotel

JFK's only hotel is worth the trip even if you aren't flying anywhere

Jan 31

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A private space for us to converse and connect

Jan 4

The Magnet 72: Exploring the Delicious Fruits of Madeira — A Tasting Adventure

Anona, monstera deliciosa, maracuja, and more

Jan 3

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