Category Archives: Creativity

World War III is coming . . . LET’S DANCE!

Posted on May 26, 2022 by John Rachel

Getting together, whether it’s to dance, or to protest the abuses and humiliations we all endure just trying to survive, or to show up en masse at the polls and vote the pay-for-play lapdogs of the rich and powerful out of office, or to just talk to one another and try to sort out the mess our country is in — yes, getting together — is exactly what we must be doing! It’s not just a pretty thought. Frankly it’s a matter of survival! Continue reading →

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Make Beautiful Music, Earn Big Bucks!

Posted on May 21, 2022 by John Rachel

Success isn’t just knocking, it’s beating down my door. I got the news this week. It’s straight to the top from here! 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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What Goes Down Must Come Up!

Posted on December 30, 2021 by johnrachel

All we can do is do our best . . . Continue reading →

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Santa May Be a Super Spreader!

Posted on December 23, 2021 by johnrachel

With the recent discovery that an old favorite around this time of year, a man who children have always looked on with delight and expectation — yes, THAT bearded old white man in a red suit — has refused to be vaccinated or take a PCR test, alarm bells have gone off and warnings are being issued across the globe. SANTA CLAUS MAY BE A SUPER SPREADER! Continue reading →

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Stealing My Thunder

Posted on December 22, 2021 by johnrachel

If you want to know what’s really going on in the world, you know who to turn to. I owe it to my fans and followers to always provide the best, most accurate information ahead of any other sources of news. Continue reading →

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Shameless Self-Promotion Redux

Posted on December 21, 2021 by johnrachel

Why should I be ashamed to let people know about my books? I worked hard on them, am proud of my work, and honestly didn’t write them for glory and money — though I admit I certainly wouldn’t turn away either — but merely put a smile on some sad faces out there or a twinkle in a few eyes dulled by bad TV and too many computers and smart phones. Continue reading →

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COMING SPRING 2022!

Posted on November 29, 2021 by John Rachel

“Love Connection: Romance in the Land of the Rising Sun” is unlike any love story you’ve ever read. Set in Japan and East Africa, it is based on real events. It’ll be here Spring 2022. Continue reading →

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Can you say p – p – p – p – poetry?

Posted on October 13, 2021 by John Rachel

Alright . . . it’s not Elle or Guns & Ammo or The Atlantic. But it’s a real magazine and it’s out of San Antonio, Texas. A POETRY MAGAZINE! I’m darn proud to say that a recent poem of mine got published in this particular issue. A miracle if there ever was one! Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Enna Yamashiro Art Exhibition in Osaka

Posted on July 7, 2021 by John Rachel

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of going to the Laugh & Peace Art Gallery in Osaka, to see a selection of works by Enna Yamashiro. The talented but shy artist was there herself! Continue reading →

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