Japan: Take 2

The best laid plans of mice… -Slartibartfast When I left Canada nearly six weeks ago it was with the promise … More

A (Mostly) Boring Trip

I really did have images of going out and having fun every night. I really planned to travel outside of … More

I got off the Shinkansen (Bullet Train) at Kyoto Station, which was a hustling and bustling place, just like Tokyo … More

The last time I was in Japan I did not leave Tokyo. This time I vowed would be different. Before … More

When I leave town for two or three days my preparation depends on two factors: How am I going (by … More

If you know me, you probably know that I am a whisky drinker. Had you asked me eighteen months ago … More

At the north end of Platform 2 of the Hamamatsucho Station on the Yamanote line there is a statue/fountain that … More

The calendar has turned in Tokyo. Although there are a few hours left in North America, here it is now … More

Saturday night was Halloween. Okay, no it wasn’t, but obviously all of the great parties for that occasion are on … More

Being sick sucks. I discovered earlier this week though that it can suck a lot less… if only there were … More

For those of you who follow not only my blog but my Twitter as well (@MGarvis) you will likely know … More

With two notable and disappointing exceptions, I have eaten only Japanese food since I arrived in Tokyo. I have tried … More

If you are a frequent reader of The World According to Mitch then you know that I very often take … More

I got a nasty email today from a friend who is angry that I have been writing about PowerShell. Actually … More

I hadn’t planned to get up particularly early, but I suppose i am still a little jet lagged; I left … More