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Life In Japan: A rose is a rose is an onion . . .

Posted on May 16, 2024 by johnrachel

I was trying the other day to imagine what went through my mind when I was 25. It’s both a difficult and amusing exercise. One thing I can assert with absolute certainty . . . I never imagined I would at this stage in my life be living in Japan growing onions in my modest garden! Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: 2nd Day of Spring

Posted on March 22, 2024 by johnrachel

Have I ever mentioned how crazy the weather is here? 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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Life In Japan: Longing For Spring

Posted on February 4, 2022 by John Rachel

Kasai is a small town about an hour-and-a-half southwest of Tambasasayama. There’s a splendid rose garden there. We go almost every spring. Last visit, Masumi, her daughter Azusa, Azusa’s Black Labrador, JiJi, and I, arrived during the peak of the rose blossoms. Continue reading →

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The Man Who Loved Too Much Trilogy

Posted on August 13, 2015 by johnrachel

Six years of hard work and my trilogy is now complete. In the metaphysical order of the Universe, it rivals the Trinity in its profundity and impact on the world. Some will understandably claim it is an inspired work channeling that which have driven great men to make sense out of the human condition. Others will say it’s just more passive-aggressiveness springing from unresolved adolescent issues and partially descended gonads. Decide for yourself. Death threats should be attached to a $100 bill. Continue reading →

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When You Wish Upon A Star

Posted on December 12, 2014 by johnrachel

Appreciation is much appreciated. Continue reading →

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Michigan is #1!!!

Posted on June 12, 2011 by johnrachel

Recent statistics show that the economy in Michigan is going backwards, making it the worst in the entire nation. Continue reading →

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