Or it's from flipping through that Ranma tpb at Women and Children First

Ok, I have a craving for okonomiyaki.

I don't think even Yaohan/Mitsuwa serves the stuff.

Anyone know of a restaurant in Chi that does? Preferably inexpensive and located up north?

Oh, and you have to appreciate how politely this says, "Fuck you, Yanqui pigs":

WOMAD USA 2003

WOMAD had hoped very much to be returning to Marymoor Park, King County, WA once more this summer. However, unfortunately it has not been possible to finalise plans for a WOMAD USA festival this year.

We'd like to take the opportunity to apologise for any disappointment caused, and to say that we very much appreciate the messages of support and concern which we have had from so many WOMAD attenders in the USA.

Until further plans for WOMAD in the USA are confirmed, it's not possible for us to answer queries about possible participation at WOMAD USA from artists, traders and contracters. If you would like to join our emailing list for updates, please send your email address to: info@womad.org

In the meantime, many thanks for your support and patience and we'll be sure to keep you updated on future WOMAD festivals in the USA.

Ah well, maybe one of Chicago's sister cities rates. . .

In the meantime, I could visit The Buddhist Temple of Chicago and think on this. Or drive down to the Prairie Zen Center in beautiful Shampoo-Banana.

Or I can be bitter.

I'm gonna go for bitter. Why change the habits of a lifetime now?