I think that by now everyone who has written about the quake has done so, thus I really feel no need to continue on that path.  Suffice to say that it sucked, but being in Tokyo (I moved back in November) means that -- while the tremors are still happening, they aren't so bad at the moment.  What's tops on my mind would be the nuclear plants up north.  Even then there isn't that much for those in Tokyo to worry about.  Probably flying back home for vacation would net me more radiation than staying put.    On that subject, radiation isn't even much of an issue where I'm sitting.  It's not Chernobyl.  Anywho, things are going just fine for now and the stores are magically empty-ish.  

I've been meaning to get back to the arts and stuff, but I'm so busy these days I almost don't have time to even sleep.  Still, for what it's worth, thanks for all of the great comments.  I'm trying to check up on them when I can.  Much appreciated.

Finally, a special thanks to for a fantastic message she sent to my family and myself.  Words cannot express.  Be sure to take a look at her fantastic gallery!