Gene Hennigh comments

In England I had the christmas pudding. It was pretty good, but as the author above says, not really high on my list of favorites. I liked it though, and the lighting of the brandy was something to behold. Alas, I didn't get the sixpence. If you haven't tried it, do. It's good and it's festive.

The fruit is cheaper in the US. . .BUT. You get apples, peaches and other fruit that would make good cannonballs. Peaches don't ripen once the are picked, either. They start rotting. They are only good for baked goods. Many vegetables (tomatoes, for example) are much the same and many don't have much flavor.

I'd buy fruit (and vegetables) in Japan first. I never had any problem with the money because I got fruit and vegetables worth the price in Japan. People buy fruit that looks nice. In the US that means rock-hard, flavorless fruit: in Japan that means fruit that looks good and IS good, too.

Anyone who has ever eaten tuna (maguro) sushi or sashimi can tell you that it is one of the greatest tasting foods you will ever eat. In Hawaii the tuna is often grilled, and it's always served rare. THAT is some good eating. As for the Pacific Ocean, that's where Japan is so that's the fish they catch. If anyone is worried about its healthiness it is a waste of time. It is just as good as eating from the Atlantic Ocean or any other. Freshly caught tuna is a joy in my life. I eat it whenever I can. (No canned tuna for me. Ever.)

Genius. There are times when I want a stack of pancakes and I want them hot. I would buy this and eat pancakes till I'm sated. Sometimes that take a while. Man, when you're in the mood nothing beats a stack of flap jacks.

Wow, That's great. Miyazaki is an artist of the highest notch. I've never grown tired of his earlier work and still watch it again just for the joy of seeing the magic.

Musk? Trump? Who is worse? Well, it's pretty hard to tell. Maybe Alex Jones. He shot his mouth off and then justifiably had to pay and he's still got his money. Cronies stick together.

Be afraid, very afraid. Trump and his hypnotized minions will strip Democracy bare. The very mean-spiritedness of the sect is an indication of things that shouldn't come. I'd vote for Fred Flintstone before I would Trump.

In this case, oh definitely. Just the money on jersey's and other Ohtani related items will go through the roof. He's the best thing that's happened in baseball since Jackie Robinson. He's a very charismatic guy to watch, too.

Ummm. Sake. I still buy it here in the US. I buy only Japanese sake. I loved it (well, maybe too much).

I used to be in the military. When I read something like this, after being proud of my time, I think, "Throw the book at these guys. And if you can do even more, do it." Soldiers took care of their own when I was in, and reading this makes me red-eyed with anger.

My Neighbor Totoro and Kiki's Delivery Service are marvelous animated movies, as are most of Miyazaki's works. The stories are inventive and the animation unique. Can't wait to see this one.

My parents couldn't see the Beatles as a big deal. They did all right. I don't see Taylor Swift as much of anything. I'm just like my parents. Every generation has its own stars. Good for them and good for her. I coulda said, "Why, back my day. . ." but I didn't. I'm not exactly like my parents.

All of this hair-tearing over a place to get drunk on New Years? Is there no alternative place? How about a party with friends. Or maybe an elegant evening with your partner. What is the big deal about partying with thousands of strangers?

Sakamoto is in a category of her own. You'd think skating was easy watching her. She seems to do it effortlessly. Perhaps the best skater ever.

Just look at the comments here of JT. Mean spirited posts seem to be made mostly to be mean. Many of the posters are probably not mean people, but behind the nameless and faceless comments they are free to carry on when Mom and Dad aren't home.

I would like to buy one. The idea is great.

I would like this with or without cheese and with or without Tabasco. Some dishes are good no matter the variations. (Ramen and Udon, for instance.) I would love to try this in all its variations.

The Dodgers were the guesses of a lot of people. Good for them. The lineup of Betts, Freeman, ane Ohtani at the top of the order is truly imposing. If he is able to return to pitching, LA gets a bonus.

Beautiful. Just beautiful.

See, I wish the super markets in the US had these. They look terrific and I'll bet they taste as good as they look. I miss Japanese cuisine. You don't eat with just your mouth. Your eyes get a feast, too.

Ostrich meat is one I want to try. Venison I've eaten a lot and it's good. It has a unique flavor. Wild boar is another I want to try. It seems like it would be naturally good. These don't take miles of feed the way beef does (I like beef, mind) so they are really worth a try.

Exactly what I need. My apartment is smallish, crammed with books, CDs, and records. Keeping it clean is a chore and my vacuum is large. I'd like one of these.

The rich get richer and poor are beginning to fight back.

These look pretty good to me. They are worth a try. Another creative cuisine idea from Japan.

I cringe at the thought of christmas carols. (Why aren't there any Thanksgiving Carols, anyway?) I am sick of them after 15 minutes. I've learned to tune them out but there it is, tuning them out again and again. I guess people like them, but I really get nauseated every year.

Godzilla was part pf my childhood and I still love to watch those movies. Can't wait to see this one. There has never been a bad Godzilla movie.

Japan comes up with the coolest stuff in food. I'd like to try this (alas, I can't) and see how the flavors blend. I bet it's good. (Sigh.)

I'm against the death penalty on principal (too many innocents executed and the blood is on society's hands) but give me a gun and I could take this guy out behind the barn and blow his brains out. That studio put out some of the finest anime shows ever and those people died horrible deaths. Put the onus on me alone and I could do it. And I wouldn't lose a minute's sleep.

Violence against environmental defenders? What on earth for? Disagree with them, argue with them, and then leave them alone. Violence against opinions is primitive thinking.

Movies today will probably not become classics. The abundance of super-hero movies and pseudo-intellectual alternates leaves only a very few movies, many of which are unable to draw a large audience. 50 years from now things might not have changed, but there will be little looking back on today's movies.