Karyn Campbell
I've worked in community journalism and higher education most of my life. In 1995, I dropped my career to work in Japan for six months. I stayed for six years, adopted an orphan from China and came back home to live the eclectic life of a freelancer.
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My Square Peg Perspective Blog, Pictures of Japan taken on my cell phone, My take on quotes and booksFavorites
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Japan's Summer Obon Dance FestivalsDuring my seven years in Japan, I got to participate in two special "Odori" dance festivals during the Obon season in mid-August. This special event brings foreigners and Japanese together in spirit.
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What Japanese People Do when They Find ValuablesUnlike the United States, in Japan, lost wallets are often returned to their owners completely intact - money and all. -
How to Prepare for Your Child's First Day of KindergartenVeteran teacher, mother and guidance counselor offers her advice on this American rite of passage. -
The Benefits of Traveling and Living AbroadI never really felt that I "belonged" until I left the country of my birth and lived in Japan for a few years. -
Christians Can Respond to Personal Suffering Without Resorting to Pat AnswersWhen you have suffered deep pain, there is something false in even the best cliches. -
Review of Facebook Application Haikoo ZooReview of Haikoo Zoo virtual pet application on Faceook. Bottom line: Very cute way to meet people all around the world. This addictive application lets you choose a cute pet and interact with it as well as interacting with other pets in the zoo. -
Giving Addresses or Directions in JapanFind out why taxi drivers can't find your address -- even if you give it to them in Japanese. -
The Perfect MomentThis is an opinion/editorial on those elusive and unexpected perfect moments in life, inspired by a quote from Willa Cather.
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Review of Facebook Application IThinkShare your world with people all over the world as you exchange ideas from the serious to the sublime through this fun Facebook application.
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How to Write a Thesis for a College EssayIs your essay full of sound and fury yet signifying nothing? The problem could be your thesis. This college composition professor walks you through the easy and painless steps of writing a thesis for your next essay or college paper. No blood involved, I promise. -
Summer Camp Tips for Nervous Kids and ParentsStuff you can do before, during and after to make summer camp a positive experience for the whole family. -
Most Popular Names for Baby GirlsEmma and Emily are the most popular names for the fourth year in a row. But what do those names mean? And what associations to people have with them? Find out the origins and meanings of the top 10 baby girl names for 2007. -
Landscaping Tips for Upstate South Carolina or Charlotte, North CarolinaTips for landscaping that tickles all the senses -- on any budget. -
Resolutions for Mother/Daughter New Year HealthFrom exercise to online safety, living a healthy lifestyle is easier when you do it together. -
Japanese Culture - Saving Face and ObligationsA trip on a Japanese bullet train illustrates the concept of saving face when you are under an obligation. -
Cherry Blossom Viewing Party in JapanAfter consulting the cherry blossom updates on the Japanese weather channel, we set out to enjoy the pinkness. -
Alternatives to Turkey for Your Thanksgiving Meal Main CourseFrom pheasant to ham roast, chefs around the country recommend alternatives to the tried-and-true turkey dinner. -
The Benefits of Gratitude and Being ThankfulGratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Melody Beattie -
China's One Child Policy Leads to Adoption of Thousands of Orphans in the U.S.The history of China's controversial population control experiment and how it impacted a family half the world away.
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Stones Mean Good Luck in JapanThrowing rocks onto Tori Gates is better than a four-leaf clover in the Land of the Rising Sun.
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Changing Gender Roles Show in Latest Japanese Fashion Trends for MenThe latest craze for pink in men's fashions is part of the changing gender roles in Japan.
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How to Preserve Important Photographs and DocumentsYou think you are taking care of that precious diploma by leaving it in the folder it came in, but that is probably the worst thing you can do to preserve it. Find out how to keep your precious memories preserved for posterity from an archival framer.
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Discovering Original Log Homes Under Modern Siding in the Southeast United StatesYou can find historical log homes hidden under modern siding if you know where to look. South Carolina resident Wallace Harper did just that and transferred a historical treasure to Myrtle Beach.
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Visit Okayama Castle in Okayama Prefecture, JapanThis Japanese fortress possesses a fierce beauty in keeping with the land of Samurai and Shoguns.