You will say that I am mad—for who but a madman could devise so remarkable a species of vengeance, marked by such intricate dissimulation, such exquisite cunning? Continue reading
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Dr. Seuss tries a Japanese candy bar
In the town of fair Tokyo, where candy comes from
Lived a man name of Kyuk-ho whose work-life was glum.
Well, he thought a great thought with his brain before bed:
“I’ll go buy a sweet treat, like some chocolate!” he said. Continue reading
Raymond Chandler tries Japanese candy … or cookies
Philip Marlowe gets more than he bargained for when he accepts a simple job involving mysterious food. Continue reading
Haiku master Basho tries Japanese candy
Pale sticks like ivory
Unexpected sweetness—joy!
Chestnuts abandoned Continue reading
Jane Austen tries Japanese candy
“Do tell us at once, Captain Middlebury, what that strange object might be,” cried Mrs. Rawlings. “I, for one, have never seen such a curiosity in all the county. Surely it is another of your wonderful importations from abroad.” Continue reading
Nostradamus tries Japanese DIY candy
Only the immortal prophet knows whether this is sushi or candy. Continue reading
Emily Dickinson tries Japanese candy
The gloom of night is swept away
As by a scouring broom—
Dawn’s golden-fingered beams reveal
A curious mushroom. Continue reading
Laura Ingalls Wilder tries a Japanese KitKat
The bright circle of lamplight fell across shining plates heaped with Ma’s good bread.
“Here’s something to round out the supper, girls,” said Pa. Continue reading
