My #1 Son and I have an ongoing Go match. It’s the kind of game that will never end.
But my reason for choosing the screen name goes far beyond the vacuous pop culture reference of the novel.
Yeah, but it was still an entertaining read, and I learned something that I didn't know before.
:-)
I'll put this here for the others:
The Meaning of Shibumi
Shibumi is a Japanese word meaning refined simplicity, simple elegance and quiet perfection. It is a highly prized quality that few Americans and Europeans understand or appreciate. Shibumi has nothing to do with the flashy, decorative beauty admired in the west but refers to a clean, simple, restrained sense of distinction, refinement and taste. Shimbumi is strict, thrifty and without tournament. You can see shibumi in every facet of Japanese culture. It is reflected in the simplicity of Japanese art, calligraphy, rock gardens and modest décor of their homes.