Author Archives: Kimiecat

Microzen

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Kimiecat

Micro is “in.” Micro-meetups, micro-finance, micro-philanthropy, microskirts have been in, out, up & down. The latest micro is microaggression! The topic is bubbling over in Tokyo since being introduced by a popular and sometimes controversial commentator on issues affecting the foreign community … Continue reading →

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The underpinnings of confidence

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Kimiecat

On March 12, one day after the earthquake I received this email: Hi Kimberly, There was huge earthquake yesterday. I have not experienced such big before. Are you OK? Everything is fine? If you could see the schedule we have … Continue reading →

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Social Entrepreneurship: Stinking of patchouli or smelling of roses?

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Kimiecat

I work in Yoyogi, and have always loved this little nook of Tokyo. It’s a great neighborhood, a little upscale, lots of nice places to eat, not overwhelming to walk around, very close to a big park and lots of … Continue reading →

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Arousal: Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger…not so much.

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Kimiecat

My favorite part of Nic’s new motherhood post was her sweet husband blurting out how she was still sexy. In today’s enlightened times men have more awareness of female sexuality (clitoris, g-spot, right?) and it’s nice to acknowledge where babies … Continue reading →

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KIMIE CATFIGHTS IPOD OVER VALUE CHAIN

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Kimiecat

Of course I’m starting this post at 2:45 AM when I promised myself it would be up by midnight, but hey, I’m a nocturnal creative person ~ true to form, but sometimes I get blue when I run late, especially … Continue reading →

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For love or money

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Kimiecat

Sometimes it’s a no brainer; sometimes it’s a painful choice; should we do what we love or should we make money? Thankfully, moving to Japan, for the most part has allowed me to do both. Recently, I sent out an … Continue reading →

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The Tokyo that’s missing

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Kimiecat

A powerful magnitude 9.0 earthquake shook Japan on March 11th at 2:46 PM followed by a tsunami with enough force to demolish entire cities, tens of thousands of lives were lost. I walked to my home close to Haneda Airport … Continue reading →

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