Category Archives: Essays

Tokyo Dine & Dash: Cafe N3331

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Stephen Kelly Creative

I’ve dined in some far-out places in Tokyo, but few match lunch at Cafe N3331 in the Akihabara section of Tokyo. The cafe is situated on a platform that sits right between two JR commuter rail lines, and as you … Continue reading →

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Tokyo On The Go: The Retro Charm of Ōme

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Stephen Kelly Creative

For my first day in Tokyo I wanted to take in some vintage Japan, circa 1950s-60s. I wanted to visit a throwback, somewhere far from the throngs of tourists, which in bustling Tokyo can sometimes be quite difficult. But pre-trip … Continue reading →

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Let’s Go Tokyo, 2015

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Stephen Kelly Creative

Konnichiwa, blog friends! I’m in Tokyo again, and the theme of this trip is Underground Tokyo, and the goal is to visit some of the quieter, less traveled parts of this notoriously hectic city (and I say hectic in the … Continue reading →

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Ailsa’s Travel Theme: Tempting

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Stephen Kelly Creative

When it comes to temptations, most of mine are food-related, and I find it difficult to resist the siren call of salty snacks, pizza and good red wine. But when it comes to specific food temptations, those that I’m powerless … Continue reading →

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The Sydney Afterglow

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Stephen Kelly Creative

It’s 2:00 AM, San Francisco time, and I’m wide awake. I’ve been home for two days, but it seems that my body clocks are still set to Sydney time, where it’s now nine o’clock PM. So I feel like I … Continue reading →

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The Sydney Adventure Continues …

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Stephen Kelly Creative

G’day everybody! Welp, I’ve been here in Sydney more than week now, and I’ve still got three days to go! So far, the trip has everything I expected or could hope for … and more! There has been a lot … Continue reading →

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Essay: Public Nudity: Put A Sock On It!

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Stephen Kelly Creative

I must say that I was slightly bemused by some of the reaction to my pic of the naked bike riders I posted as part of last week’s Ailsa’s “On Display” Travel Theme. What? Haven’t you people seen a naked … Continue reading →

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Essay: Unfortunate Fashions #2: The Facekini

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Stephen Kelly Creative

Just when you think fashion can’t get any wackier, along comes the Facekini. Apparently now all the rage with beach goers in China, the Facekini is ostensibly worn to protect the wearer’s face from the harsh rays of the sun. … Continue reading →

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I’ve Been Freshly Pressed!!!

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Stephen Kelly Creative

… and we all know how painful that can be! (Ba-dum! Thank you ladies and germs … you’ve been great! I’ll be here all week). But seriously folks, apparently the gang behind the curtain at WordPress.com were amused by my … Continue reading →

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What’s My Beef: Toeshoes

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Stephen Kelly Creative

If you’ve spent any time at all in a gym lately, you’ve no doubt seen toeshoes, the ridiculous footwear pictured at left that are now all the rage with the workout set, or with those who wish to project the … Continue reading →

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