Category Archives: Living On The Edge

Chiang Mai, Thailand: Karen Tribe Farmstay

Posted on September 10, 2023 by johnrachel

When Masumi and I were in Chiang Mai, Thailand we drove over an hour into the countryside and stayed at a Karen Tribe rice farm. Continue reading →

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Chiang Mai, Thailand: Elephant Camp

Posted on September 3, 2023 by johnrachel

Masumi and I are fascinated by elephants. Around Chiang Mai, there are a number of places to see them. We chose Elephant Camp because the folks there are very humane in their treatment of these amazing creatures. Continue reading →

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Chiang Mai, Thailand: Illusion Art Museum

Posted on August 25, 2023 by johnrachel

On our recent visit to Chiang Mai, Thailand, Masumi and I discovered one of the most spectacular art museums I’ve ever encountered … the Illusion Art Museum. Continue reading →

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Chiang Mai, Thailand: Hmong Village

Posted on August 8, 2023 by johnrachel

Masumi and I visited a Hmong Village near Chiang Mai, Thailand last July. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Eating Octopus

Posted on June 30, 2023 by johnrachel

For at least six decades of my life, I never once thought about eating an octopus, or any part of one. I put them right in there with rats, earthworms, cockroaches, garden slugs, slime mold, the beating heart of another human, in the I’d-rather-starve-to-death folder. Now I love eating octopus! Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Let it snow! Let it snow!

Posted on January 29, 2023 by johnrachel

I believe that new records were set for Tambasasayama earlier this week. The temperature plunged to -13º C (8º F) and it snowed four days in a row. One day we got almost a foot of snow. It was spectacularly beautiful! 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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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: ‘Japan Pom Pom’

Posted on August 24, 2022 by johnrachel

Japanese people, even OLD ones, like to have fun. Don’t believe it? Check out Japan Pom Pom! 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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