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Dr. Joy . . . genius or con artist? You decide!

Until her untimely death in a freak accident at a lesbian orgy island resort in 2009, Dr. Joy Smothers revolutionized modern psychology! Her songs, her books, her uncanny insights, her unique and powerful healing methods are as relevant today as ever. Continue reading

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The Worst Book in the History of the World!

I’ve put the finishing touches on the worst book ever written. This book will offend everyone. I’ve achieved what no other author has achieved, or even tried to achieve. This book is so bad, it’s in a class by itself. Mission accomplished! Continue reading

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Life In Japan: Western Arts – Pt 2

I find it a fascinating question why Japan is so enamored with Western art forms, not that I’ve made any progress coming up with a definitive answer. My very Japanese wife serves as an example. She sings opera, plays classical piano, and teaches Western-style music to elementary students as part of the official school curriculum. But there are other things which remain intractably Japanese. Why Western music? Continue reading

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Life In Japan: Western Arts – Pt 1

Japan has an interesting, kind of bizarre romance with Western culture. This has been going on for some time. It’s fascinating to see the juxtaposition and fusion of two such diametrically different cultural milieus, especially what emerges in both the popular and classical arts. It works because regardless of what’s imported into the culture here, the people remain at core so essentially Japanese, respecting and honoring a long, unique heritage and an unparalleled work ethic. Continue reading

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Still Crazy After All These Years

My wife, Masumi, has yoga and ballet. Even in the cold, twice a week I stumble up and down a big mound of dirt. Works for me. Is it so unreasonable to think that every single person in the world deserves this? Just a simple, basic shot at happiness, free from hunger, fear, war, oppression. Continue reading

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