Monthly Archives: October 2022

No Excuse For Ignorance

Posted on October 31, 2022 by johnrachel

If you’re tired of being deluged with lies and propaganda about Russia and Ukraine, or just confused about the current international political landscape, there are three books which will clear the fog, part the clouds and beam the pure white light of truth your way. Continue reading →

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Another 5-Star Review: Blinders Keepers

Posted on October 30, 2022 by johnrachel

Just got another 5-star review for “Blinders Keepers”, posted all over the book-o-sphere. Specific incidents aside, as whacky and outrageously funny as it apparently is, I think it’s astonishing how well it captures the absurdity and circus-like environment of our current politics. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Excellence

Posted on October 24, 2022 by johnrachel

Whether you like, love or hate classical music. Please watch at least one of the videos here. I have things to say about them which I think will astonish you. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Festival of the Portable Shrines 2022

Posted on October 19, 2022 by johnrachel

This past weekend we had our annual Festival of the Portable Shrines. It was a truly splendid event! Continue reading →

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