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We began living in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2018. I’m a Japanese-Canadian, having migrated from Canada in 2011. This blog started from my passion for self-improvement, which is deeply rooted in the Japanese concept of “Kaizen.” The word “Kaizen” is widely used in Japan, where I was born and raised. My husband affectionately calls me a “bookworm” because I always read. Every Sunday, I post about whatever projects or thoughts I’m currently focused on.

There are two contributors to this blog. My husband will post a blog every other day, sharing his journey. Just before turning 35, he suffered a severe stroke that left him mostly paralyzed. After intense rehabilitation, he made a remarkable recovery, regaining full mobility. Today, he can run even better than before. His story reminds me constantly of how essential it is to practice “Kaizen” in everyday life. Last year, I invited him to share some of his personal journals here, and his perspective has enriched our content.

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Maintaining Weight with Chronic Kidney Disease: Every Pound Matters

Brian’s fitness journal after a brain stroke Yesterday, I stepped on the scale and discovered that I had lost nearly three pounds. For many people, that might sound like good news. Maintaining weight with chronic kidney disease can be challenging. For me, it is exactly the opposite. Maintaining a healthy weight has become one of …

A Quiet Independence Day: The Joy of Taking Care of Things

Brian’s fitness journal after a brain stroke We successfully survived both the Independence Day holiday and a week-long heat wave. Looking ahead, next week’s forecast promises temperatures nearly ten degrees cooler. That may not sound dramatic on paper, but after several days of running through Nashville’s summer heat, it feels almost luxurious. I’m looking forward …

Making the Most of a Day Filled with Doctor Appointments

Brian’s fitness journal after a brain stroke Today was one of those days when my calendar seemed determined to outwork me. I had not one, but two medical appointments: my annual eye examination and my hematology follow-up. The hematology visits are relatively new. I began treatment in February, and thankfully the results have been encouraging. …

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