Category Archives: Living On The Edge

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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Life In Japan: Good Hamburger Hunting

Posted on March 23, 2022 by John Rachel

Hey, protoplasmic virtue signalers from every whispered and howling corner of the human genome, let me introduce you to the best American-style hamburger within an hour of home! Continue reading →

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A Tale of the Wild West

Posted on March 7, 2022 by John Rachel

Some would say that the cowboy ethic is still alive and well and drives not only our dealings with the pitiable nullities who aren’t fortunate enough to live here in the “land of the free, home of the brave” — you know, foreigners — but is the key to understanding ourselves, what makes us tick. This story tries to get to the heart of the matter. As if it mattered. What is matter other than energy? 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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The Worst Book in the History of the World!

Posted on November 28, 2020 by John Rachel

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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