I write for several blogs.
A shortcut to all my most recent posts, regardless of blog can be found here:
https://tobyloftus.com/posts/
BlatantCalm – I quit active public use of Facebook in October, 2019 for 5 months. I caved and started posting only to quit Facebook finally in June, 2020. You can read why here. BlatantCalm is my general blog where I post my random musings and encourage connection.
Finding Ojiisan, Finding Myself – aka, my “Japan Blog.” I post extensively about my travels to Japan and my Japanese American family history.
One of my most-requested posts contains links to lots of resources regarding Japanese American incarceration during WWII. Included are links to talks my mother and I have given, recommended books, animated shorts, and much more. Here’s the link:
February 19, Day of Remembrance
Remembering Rostock, 1989 – I had the extraordinary opportunity to study one semester in the former East Germany. It turned out to be the last school year before the Berlin Wall fell. These posts give you a peek at what life was like behind the Iron Curtain.
How To Do Online Karaoke Parties – I started hosting online karaoke parties in May 2020. I’ve hosted over 50 and they are ongoing. I created this how-to website for anyone else interested in hosting an online karaoke party. I was interviewed by a couple local TV news shows and blogs about it, which you can read about here.