Ahhhjimagain
@ahhhjimagain.bsky.social
Living in the bush up the valley from Mullumbimby. Teach Taiji and Bagua. Play Shakuhachi. Studying Japanese (again!). Making progress this time with NativShark. Gave away close to a dozen copies of Braiding Sweetgrass to family and friends.
Near the bridge across the creek on our property. Subtropical northern New South Wales, Australia
December 24, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Near the bridge across the creek on our property. Subtropical northern New South Wales, Australia
Latest update on the decomposition of the log. Notice how a section has broken away and rolled to our left.
December 13, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Latest update on the decomposition of the log. Notice how a section has broken away and rolled to our left.
I washed my shoes two days ago and they weren’t quite drying in this winter sun. Then, I found my new mobile dehydrator!
July 26, 2025 at 1:50 AM
I washed my shoes two days ago and they weren’t quite drying in this winter sun. Then, I found my new mobile dehydrator!
After six months of rain five out of every seven days it has been dry for about 10 days now. Today I just discovered this piece of log next to the road near my little house.
July 14, 2025 at 5:37 AM
After six months of rain five out of every seven days it has been dry for about 10 days now. Today I just discovered this piece of log next to the road near my little house.
Yes, they just wanted my email address. Thanks
June 9, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Yes, they just wanted my email address. Thanks
A few years ago, a tree fell brushing the edge of my house. Every so often I photograph this one plus meter long piece of the trunk. Sometimes there are lines of tiny white mushrooms. This is the most moss that has shown on this decomposing log. We have had a six month rainy season this year.
June 9, 2025 at 2:32 AM
A few years ago, a tree fell brushing the edge of my house. Every so often I photograph this one plus meter long piece of the trunk. Sometimes there are lines of tiny white mushrooms. This is the most moss that has shown on this decomposing log. We have had a six month rainy season this year.
Unfortuantely, there is a paywall up for this article. Could you provide a synopsis?
June 9, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Unfortuantely, there is a paywall up for this article. Could you provide a synopsis?
I'm 79, I am in good shape for my age but I still have a lot of dealings with the Medical system. To have to worry about paying high sums for private health insurance or being forced to put off going to a doctor until things get really bad is something that would add great stress to my life.
May 26, 2025 at 11:06 AM
I'm 79, I am in good shape for my age but I still have a lot of dealings with the Medical system. To have to worry about paying high sums for private health insurance or being forced to put off going to a doctor until things get really bad is something that would add great stress to my life.
yes, Libby is a wonderful service. I'm a member of our Friends of the Library. Libby are limited in their selection. Fortunately, I'm able to splash out once a month.
May 26, 2025 at 10:53 AM
yes, Libby is a wonderful service. I'm a member of our Friends of the Library. Libby are limited in their selection. Fortunately, I'm able to splash out once a month.
I immigrated to Australia from the US in 1986. I was treated for prostate cancer in 2019. The total out of pocket was $1500.00. That included travel and accommodation for several visits to Sydney. I could not afford to reside in the US if I wanted to.
May 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
I immigrated to Australia from the US in 1986. I was treated for prostate cancer in 2019. The total out of pocket was $1500.00. That included travel and accommodation for several visits to Sydney. I could not afford to reside in the US if I wanted to.
BTW, if you buy an audiobook again and you want to avoid Audible, Libro.fm is a great source. You can download unlocked audio files of the books you buy and a part of your purchase price goes to an independent bookstore of your choice.
Buy audiobooks & support local bookstores
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May 23, 2025 at 10:20 PM
BTW, if you buy an audiobook again and you want to avoid Audible, Libro.fm is a great source. You can download unlocked audio files of the books you buy and a part of your purchase price goes to an independent bookstore of your choice.
" Learn Japanese: Sensei" by Tae Kim for really strong grounding. It is linked to Benkyo . "Kana School" is a simple app for learning the kana. "Learn Japanese! - Kanji" app lets you draw the kanji starting with the simple and moving up. "Shirabe Jisho" is a dictionary. Most important, Have Fun!!!
May 23, 2025 at 10:27 AM
" Learn Japanese: Sensei" by Tae Kim for really strong grounding. It is linked to Benkyo . "Kana School" is a simple app for learning the kana. "Learn Japanese! - Kanji" app lets you draw the kanji starting with the simple and moving up. "Shirabe Jisho" is a dictionary. Most important, Have Fun!!!
What's the name of the manga? He was my favourite!
May 23, 2025 at 10:06 AM
What's the name of the manga? He was my favourite!
Well, if she had a cool grandmother who was also learning Japanese...
May 23, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Well, if she had a cool grandmother who was also learning Japanese...
The best reason. Think of it as an adventure that will get your mind working in a new way opening new possibilities.
May 23, 2025 at 9:58 AM
The best reason. Think of it as an adventure that will get your mind working in a new way opening new possibilities.
Just finished listening to Gathering Moss the third book by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Being fascinated by moss! Yes. Her first book, Braiding Sweetgrass addicted me with life stories that lead me to a deeper understanding of life. The second, The Serviceberry. A short wonderful book.
May 23, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Just finished listening to Gathering Moss the third book by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Being fascinated by moss! Yes. Her first book, Braiding Sweetgrass addicted me with life stories that lead me to a deeper understanding of life. The second, The Serviceberry. A short wonderful book.
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerrer
May 23, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerrer
I also use Kanji Kohee to help with learning the meanings of Kanji.
I like to watch anime.
I enjoy learning to write the kanji by hand. Writing sentences I learned as well as just writing the individual Kanji in order to get the correct form.
I like to watch anime.
I enjoy learning to write the kanji by hand. Writing sentences I learned as well as just writing the individual Kanji in order to get the correct form.
May 9, 2025 at 12:12 AM
I also use Kanji Kohee to help with learning the meanings of Kanji.
I like to watch anime.
I enjoy learning to write the kanji by hand. Writing sentences I learned as well as just writing the individual Kanji in order to get the correct form.
I like to watch anime.
I enjoy learning to write the kanji by hand. Writing sentences I learned as well as just writing the individual Kanji in order to get the correct form.
I use NativShark. They introduce new vocabulary in sentences. They start you off with conversational Japanese rather than the formal. They have a one week free trial. I signed up for a year after just three days.
Most important enjoy yourself
Most important enjoy yourself
May 9, 2025 at 12:10 AM
I use NativShark. They introduce new vocabulary in sentences. They start you off with conversational Japanese rather than the formal. They have a one week free trial. I signed up for a year after just three days.
Most important enjoy yourself
Most important enjoy yourself
Inflorescence with a dusting of red after the tiny flowers departed.
May 9, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Inflorescence with a dusting of red after the tiny flowers departed.
This is the fascinating story of how variolation against smallpox in asia in ancient times evolved to the smallpox vaccine. Well documented, no bullshit.
www.asianstudies.org/publications...
www.asianstudies.org/publications...
Variolation to Vaccine: Smallpox Inoculation Travels East to West and Back Again - Association for Asian Studies
The history of the inoculation process itself might help shed light on the roots of controversies we are facing today. In the spring of 1721, England struggled in the grip of a deadly smallpox epidemi...
www.asianstudies.org
May 4, 2025 at 6:00 AM
This is the fascinating story of how variolation against smallpox in asia in ancient times evolved to the smallpox vaccine. Well documented, no bullshit.
www.asianstudies.org/publications...
www.asianstudies.org/publications...
Here's an interesting story about learning a language just by listening. www.youtube.com/watch?v=984r...
The Language School That Teaches Adults like Babies
YouTube video by Matt vs Japan
www.youtube.com
April 30, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Here's an interesting story about learning a language just by listening. www.youtube.com/watch?v=984r...
Kanji Koohii is good for remembering the kanji and it's free.
April 30, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Kanji Koohii is good for remembering the kanji and it's free.
I like that they introduce hiragana early. If want to go deeper, I would recommend NativShark. Also, Kanji Koohii for kanji meaning with mnemonics. Most importantly Enjoy!
April 28, 2025 at 11:02 PM
I like that they introduce hiragana early. If want to go deeper, I would recommend NativShark. Also, Kanji Koohii for kanji meaning with mnemonics. Most importantly Enjoy!
I love these shapes!
April 22, 2025 at 10:48 PM
I love these shapes!