Doug @lifemind.com · 12/10/2026This morning, by my front door. I picked it up with a wet wipe gently and sent it flying away. #bees 110
Doug @lifemind.com · 27/09/2026I would rate Pao’s level of joy at seeing me after being gone for a week at 3 out of 5. At least he looked me straight in the eyes. #Dogs 050
Doug @lifemind.com · 11/09/2026He is physically cute, I admit. But why does he have to be so noisy? #Dogs 050
Doug @lifemind.com · 29/06/2026For the 250th anniversary of the United States, list the 250 most annoying things about your dog. #Dogs 010
Doug @lifemind.com · 03/06/2026Panic attack! I opened the door to check the rainy conditions and Pao ran out the door and into the street. Fortunately, drivers were very cooperative. and Pao wasn’t really trying to run away. He was just excited. #Dogs 040
Doug @lifemind.com · 30/05/2026Some glimpses of the Adachi-ku fireworks this evening, from my third floor veranda. #Tokyo 010
Doug @lifemind.com · 25/05/2026Pao isn’t the brightest bulb on the marquee. I said do you want to go for a walk? And he goes sure! Let me just take a pee first. #Dogs 020
Doug @lifemind.com · 13/05/2026Did you say walk? No, I said why don’t we wait a little bit for it to cool off. #Dogs 051
Doug @lifemind.com · 30/04/2026Pao met a lot of friends today over at the sports center by the Nakagawa. #Dogs #Tokyo 060
Doug @lifemind.com · 30/04/2026Yesterday was a national holiday here: Showa Day. Can you believe it's been 100 years since the start of the Show era? Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday are also national holidays - Greenery Day, Children's Day, and Constitutional Memorial Day. It's Golden Week! #japan 020
Doug @lifemind.com · 23/04/2026Why is this octopus so happy about being grilled and eaten? #japan 000
Doug @lifemind.com · 08/04/2026Pao is always so excited to see me when I come back from my own morning walk and errands. #Dogs 020
Doug @lifemind.com · 04/04/2026The rain paused, so I was able to take Pao for a walk. #Dogs #Tokyo 061
Doug @lifemind.com · 20/03/2026Who remembers looking up kanji in the Nelson dictionary? I remember how surprised I was that it was possible! #japan 010