What is one thing you would change about yourself? If I could change one thing, I’d want to be braver. Back in high school, I could have taken the entrance… Read more

Are you more of a night or morning person? Ideally I belong to the morning, but mornings are when everyone is rushing. In reality I linger in the night, because… Read more

What are your feelings about eating meat? Eating meat, to me, is part of staying balanced — a simple way to survive in this world. Going meat-free isn’t necessarily cheaper… Read more

What are your two favorite things to wear? Honestly, I’ve never been good at dressing myself. More than ten years ago, the girls at work even said I looked stiff… Read more

What technology would you be better off without, why? Maybe no technology is the real problem. The weight has never been in the tool itself. It’s the tide of the… Read more

What’s the hardest decision you’ve ever had to make? Why? The hardest decisions are the ones that quietly divide your heart. When the needs of the elders, the partner who… Read more

If you didn’t need sleep, what would you do with all the extra time? I’ve been practicing on a simple Suzuki violin lately. Can’t play after ten, so I shifted… Read more

Name your top three pet peeves. People who brag, people who don’t listen, and people who turn simple things into noise — those are my top three pet peeves. And… Read more

Who are your current most favorite people? My favorite people are the ones whose presence feels steady and unforced. Those who move through life with clarity, quiet discipline, and a… Read more

What are your favorite animals? I love all kinds of animals. As long as there’s a bit of that quiet, wordless connection, I’m happy. But dogs and cats feel different.… Read more