In the dim glow of a Kyoto omakase counter, where bamboo screens filter the hum of Gion’s streets, a sip of sake meets a slice of otoro, and time pauses. This isn’t just dining; it’s a pas de deux between liquid and solid, a choreography of flavors where rice—fermented or molded—takes center stage. Omakase, the act of entrusting your meal… Read More

In the dim glow of a Kyoto omakase counter, where bamboo screens filter the hum of Gion’s streets, a sip of sake meets a slice of otoro, and time pauses. This isn’t just dining; it’s a pas de deux between liquid and solid, a choreography of flavors where rice—fermented or molded—takes center stage. Omakase, the act of entrusting your meal… Read More

Take No Thought for Tomorrow. By David HoffmeisterIn the Bible, Jesus tells us to take no thought for tomorrow; that the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. He emphasizes living in the present moment, in the eternal Now. He gives us the key to peace and eternal life. These are the Heralds of Eternity!God is pure love, and God wants to reveal pure love in… Read More

I woke with a start, blood rushing. The room was black as ink except for the sliver of moonlight cutting through the window. A chilling fear gripped me, twisting in my stomach. I could have sworn I heard something soft just outside my door. It was unclear, but it sent shivers down my spine. I tried to convince myself it was just the wind, howling t… Read More

The old house stood isolated, its windows like empty sockets staring out into the misty night. Footsteps crunched on the gravel path|Leaves rustled in the wind, carrying sounds of something unseen|The air itself seemed to churn, pregnant with a sense of unfathomable secrets. Inside, dust motes danced in the pale moonlight that streamed through cr… Read More