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Bill Adler

@billadler.bsky.social
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I'm an American writer living in Japan. I publish short stories on Substack at billadler.substack.com. I'm a pilot, ramen lover, watch collector, coffee drinker, voracious reader, bicycler, and cat person.

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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 6h
That system works, too.
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 10h
Enjoy Vivian Morelli's terrific GQ article, "9 time-only watches that don't overcomplicate things." I am delighted to have been interviewed for this article. www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/best...
gq-magazine.co.uk
9 time-only watches that don't overcomplicate things
Because more often than not, simplicity is best
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 11h
Good morning from Kinmo the cat.
A cat yawning.
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 22h
On their return trip to Earth, a spacefaring family faces the ultimate test of right versus wrong. Find out what happens to them in my short story, "The Last Sleep." billadler.substack.com/p/the-last-s...
billadler.substack.com
The Last Sleep
A short story
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Thank you. :)
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Good morning from Kinmo the cat.
A cat on a table.
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Have a great dream of cats.
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Remember, Trump is a convicted felon.
A New York Times headline that reads, "Trump Administration Hits International Criminal Court With Severe Sanctions".
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Yup.
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Good morning from Kinmo the cat.
A cat relaxing on a table.
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Like so many things that the Trump regime does, public executions are grotesque.
A Washington Post headline that reads, "Fort Hood shooter’s execution will be live-streamed, Defense Dept. says"
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Good morning from Kinmo the cat.
A cat on a chair.
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
I write short stories about Japan, as well as other topics. I hope you enjoy "The Train Pusher." The job of physically squeezing people onto morning commuter trains in Tokyo is more important than you can imagine. billadler.substack.com/p/the-train-...
billadler.substack.com
The Train Pusher
A short story
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Good morning from Kinmo the cat.
A cat close up.
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Good morning from Kinmo the cat.
A cat walking.
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Enjoy Adam Cheung's terrific Mr Porter The Journal article about the German watchmaker, Nomos. I am delighted to have been interviewed for this article. Nomos' Bauhaus-inspired watches are awesome. www.mrporter.com/en-th/journa...
A Nomos Metro watch.
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
My headlamps are all spread out, so I still have to gather them for a group shot. Two are by the front door, there's one in every bag, one in the closet, and multiple ones in our emergency apartment.
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
This new Wurkkos is pretty good! It's a bit bulky and boxy as you suggested for pocket carry, but in the bag works. I like the wing light, which is handy.
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
It's possible that Kinmo is pretending to work so that I give her a snack for sustenance.
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I'd love to adopt them all!
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Oh yes. :)
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Good morning from Kinmo the cat.
A cat on a table.
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Good morning from Kinmo the cat.
A cat stretching on a table.
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Good morning from Kinmo the cat.
A cat sitting on a table.
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Good morning from Kinmo the cat.
A cat being held.
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
RFK Jr. is insane and dangerous to Americans' health: “If somebody tells you that a vaccine will prevent transmission and infection, or you need to take it to protect your grandmother, AI may say it actually doesn’t do that.” www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/h...
nytimes.com
A.I. Is ‘Better Informed’ Than Doctors, Kennedy Tells Industry-Backed MAHA Summit (Gift Article)
The health secretary, Vice President JD Vance and other top officials addressed a conference sponsored by corporations, including A.I. companies and others with business before the government.
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Good morning from Kinmo the cat.
A cat standing on the floor.
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Half-width katakana. None of my Japanese language textbooks even hinted that such a thing existed. substack.com/@billadler/n...
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
100 percent I am concerned.
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Right?
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Good morning from Kinmo the cat.
A cat on a table.
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
He does this to everything.
A Washington Post headline that reads, "The Kennedy Center was solvent when Trump took over. Then its finances collapsed."
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
It's difficult to get a cat to do anything.
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
That's Kinmo's second job.
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I have no doubt about that.
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
PSA: Now's a good time to get your flu shot. youtu.be/UOQUIxN_Sec?...
youtu.be
Flu spreads early in Japan amid continuing rains
YouTube video by Nippon Television News Japan
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The Gummy Bears are a terrific idea. Instant friends, share the calories and sweetness. My clip light arrived. My gf's arrives today. (She wanted to choose her own color.) Photo later on with the headlamps, too.
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Good morning from Kinmo the cat.
A cat watching a laptop screen.
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Breakfast time!
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Good morning from Kinmo the cat.
A cat looking into the camera.
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Thank you very much. I love to look at Kinmo all day long.
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Good morning from Kinmo the cat.
A cat on the table.
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Sandra Long likes to clean at 6 a.m. on weekends. Roland, her husband is not a fan of that. Why is Sandra compelled to fire up the vacuum cleaner so early in the morning? Find out in my short story, "Rage Cleaning." billadler.substack.com/p/rage-clean...
billadler.substack.com
Rage Cleaning
A short story
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Kinmo's in a playful mood.
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Cool! I will take a photo of my headlamps later on. IMHO, the simpler the headlamp the better. In an emergency, you mostly want on and off.
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Good morning from Kinmo the cat.
A cat on the floor.
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I think so, too.
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
This little headlamp goes everywhere. www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/PETZL-e...
amazon.co.jp
Amazon.co.jp: PETZL e+Lite E02 P4 : Sports & Outdoors
Amazon.co.jp: PETZL e+Lite E02 P4 : Sports & Outdoors
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
This one will live in one of my carry bags. I keep a light in each bag. (Well, three lights.)
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Good morning from Kinmo the cat.
A cat on a table.
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