Monthly Archives: February 2022

A Few Things Left Out of the Russia-Bashing Narrative

Posted on February 26, 2022 by John Rachel

I abhor violence. I abhor war. But Putin and Lavrov respectfully requested that US/NATO imperial powers grant Russia some basic courtesy and understanding. US/NATO refused. Russia did and is doing what she had to do to protect itself from further intimidation and inevitable military assault. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: National Cat Day 2-22-22

Posted on February 22, 2022 by John Rachel

TODAY — February 22, 2022 — here in Japan is National Cat Day! This is how it came about. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Covid Care Package

Posted on February 17, 2022 by John Rachel

This is what arrives on your doorstep here in Tambasasayama if you test positive for Covid and have to self-isolate. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Longing For Spring

Posted on February 4, 2022 by John Rachel

Kasai is a small town about an hour-and-a-half southwest of Tambasasayama. There’s a splendid rose garden there. We go almost every spring. Last visit, Masumi, her daughter Azusa, Azusa’s Black Labrador, JiJi, and I, arrived during the peak of the rose blossoms. Continue reading →

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