I am reading the Autobiography of Frederick Douglass. But not in celebration of Black History Month. I just am. I think it’s about time. Today’s word is 思い出 【おもいで】”omoide.” Memories.

I remembered it was Black History Month only last week. But I never forget that I’m black. So I think we’re even.

I will remember Mizuki and we will reminisce about Tokyo and laugh at our recollections over drinks in DC this summer.

I will smile every time I think about Sera and my slumming days.

I will never forget the look in my mother’s eyes as we rode the train together through Kansai.

I’m so glad Tom is here and that he is as I have always known him to be.

I want to remember every moment of this last month in Japan.

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