For a second day I wake to horrifying news coming out of Japan.
My thoughts and prayers are with my friends: the Kida family, the Shibuyas, the Yamagucis, the Takahashis and the many other with whom I once had the privilege to share food and laughter.
Profound sadness overwhelms me as I watch the full scope of devastation unfold in front of my eyes.
Japanese death toll set to soar – Asia-Pacific – Al Jazeera English.