Quiet - Pete's Newsletter - Issue #29
Song of the Month
"Some days are diamonds.. some days are rocks.."
Last week, The Lumineers quietly released this starkly beautiful cover of Tom Petty's 90s hit "Walls", on the one year anniversary of his passing.
Great song and a great cover. Give it a listen.
Video of the Month
Each year, John Lewis & Partners release a heart warming ad as part of a long-running Christmas tradition in England. This one might draw tear or two, don't watch at work.
Happy Christmas.
Book of the Month
I picked up this book at an English language book store in Tokyo and enjoyed reading it as we traveled the Japanese countryside. The prose is almost comedic in its voice (calling to mind A Confederacy of Dunces) but as the story unveils, we find a clear line of regret, loss and things left un-said. Beautifully written. Subtle, moving.
Destination of the Month
If you want to avoid the crowds in Kyoto, head north to picturesque Enkoji temple. It is located in the northeastern foothills of the Higashiyama mountains and is known for it's beautiful fall colors. We visited on our last morning in Japan.