The Renamed
The Renamed
15 postcards from a confused samurai.


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USA. A gas station register.

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There came a knock at my gate, and a young warrior, small but formidable, stood ready for battle.

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The man at the hardware store called me “boss.”

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For the fourth time since my arrival, I entered the small eatery.

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In America, a stranger will love you on sight, and you are simply expected to allow it.

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A confession. My fortune had been falling.

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In America, a stranger will tell you that you are funny, and you must decide what to do with such…

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The girl at the coffee counter asked for my name.

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USA. I walked into a sandwich shop a commoner, and walked out…

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My American neighbor, Megan, approached me this morning with a grave pronouncement.

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USA. A parking lot.

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“Can I get a name for the order?”

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USA. A family restaurant.

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