Category Archives: Creativity

Happy New Year (from Japan)

Posted on January 1, 2023 by johnrachel

It’s New Years Day here in Japan as I write this. The world has another chance at getting it right, 365 days to show respect and love for one another. I know that 99% of us will try to do just that. Continue reading →

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Don’t mess with woke!

Posted on December 13, 2022 by johnrachel

Let me tell you something. As J. K. Rowling will attest, you don’t want to mess with the woke crowd. There’s no reasoning with them. They’re like a mob of rabid witch hunters! Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Punctuation Mark

Posted on September 27, 2022 by johnrachel

Yes, I’ve come up with a new punctuation mark! And without intending to blow my horn, bring undeserved attention to my genius, or capitalize on your gullibility as a reader of my articles, I’d like to say unequivocally that this innovative punctuation mark completely and thoroughly sums up the current mood of a huge segment of the people living on the planet. Continue reading →

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Love Connection: Coming in ????

Posted on August 31, 2022 by johnrachel

Here’s my offer to you, which will really help us get this book out to the public. If anyone out there is interested in reading my new real crime/travel/suspense novel, let me know. I can send either a paperback to hold in your hands, or a PDF to read on your computer, tablet, or book reader. I’m shooting for fifteen more folks to dive into my story, take the ride, have fun, and then tell me what they think. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Artistry

Posted on August 30, 2022 by johnrachel

There are apps for creating works of art, writing stories or entire novels. Apps for composing music. Apps for making up jokes, pick-up lines, compliments on your grandmother’s new hairdo. You have to wonder where this will all end up. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Rice Art Honoring a Great Champion

Posted on July 23, 2022 by John Rachel

While looking at reports this week of the retirement of mega-star Japanese skater, Yuzuru Hanyu, I discovered a very special tribute to this great athlete, done as only the Japanese do things. Continue reading →

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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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