Author Archives: johnrachel

‘Meggie’ Taylor Performs “War Is Making Us Poor”

Posted on January 30, 2025 by johnrachel

Rapper Tyrone Megaton Taylor performs my new anti-war song, “War Is Making Us Poor”. Continue reading →

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Is it possible to rehinge the unhinged?

Posted on January 29, 2025 by johnrachel

Misinformation and disinformation is the new normal. Is there any way to remove the virus that infects people in the US with hatred of Russia and Putin? Continue reading →

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War is making us poor?

Posted on January 13, 2025 by johnrachel

‘Poor’ is a relative term. The US constantly trumpets itself as the richest country in the world, the richest country in history! And via carefully compiled spread sheets prepared by neoliberal economists, we can find strong evidence for the claim. However, facts on the ground for millions of American citizens, tell a different story. Continue reading →

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Happy New Year! (from Japan)

Posted on December 30, 2024 by johnrachel

This is a holiday song of fellowship and unity for 2025. Considering the horror show we have unleashed in the world this past year, maybe this seems too wholesome, too positive. But I believe, when things are at their worst is when we must envision ourselves at our best. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Christmas Season . . . Osaka

Posted on December 29, 2024 by johnrachel

Japan does Christmas in style. This year we went to Osaka and two floors of the huge Hankyu Department Store were Christmas themed. There was every holiday gift item from all over the world there. Continue reading →

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What Do Mermaids Eat? . . . Deehl

Posted on December 6, 2024 by johnrachel

To those of you who want to know: Do mermaids speak English?

All I can now say is: That’s a very good question! Continue reading →

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What Do Mermaids Eat? . . . Chif

Posted on December 4, 2024 by johnrachel

“Chif. You are stunning.” “I love that word. It can be taken a couple different ways. Am I a stun gun? Are you a drooling lump spread eagle on the floor? Have you lost control of your body fluids?” “I … Continue reading →

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“Mermaids” Special Sale Extended till January 2nd!

Posted on December 1, 2024 by johnrachel

My publisher, Literary Vagabond Books, is swept up in the holiday spirit. The special sale on the deluxe print version of What Do Mermaids Eat? has been extended! Again! Continue reading →

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How Did I Arrange to Meet the Mermaids?

Posted on November 17, 2024 by johnrachel

Understandably, people want to know how I connected with the 23 mermaids I met. Of course, running into Corinne was a fluke. It was late — 2 or 3 am — and I was returning home from a bar/restaurant on … Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: “Sasayama Mary”

Posted on November 15, 2024 by johnrachel

Meet Sasayama Mary! Yes, she’s a cat-woman. Or is it woman-cat? How did this happen? Very interesting story indeed! Continue reading →

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