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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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Shameless Self-Promotion Redux

Posted on December 21, 2021 by johnrachel

Why should I be ashamed to let people know about my books? I worked hard on them, am proud of my work, and honestly didn’t write them for glory and money — though I admit I certainly wouldn’t turn away either — but merely put a smile on some sad faces out there or a twinkle in a few eyes dulled by bad TV and too many computers and smart phones. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Jennifer the Cat, Media Darling!

Posted on November 16, 2019 by johnrachel

As an attention-starved author and overgrown baby, I of course am always trying to attract publicity. Again, one of my kitties has humbled yours truly by being featured in our local newspaper. Maybe I’m approaching this wrong. Do I need to learn how to purr to get noticed around here? Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Rice and Bean Fields

Posted on July 12, 2018 by johnrachel

Living in the rural area of Japan I now live in, I have to say, I’ve learned to appreciate the “cycle of life” as never before. Continue reading →

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Shameless Self-Promotion – Part 2

Posted on December 19, 2017 by johnrachel

Desperate times call for desperate measures. But this? “Buy my book or I’ll shoot this dog”? That’s disgusting! Insane! Maybe you should buy my book so I can get psychiatric help. Continue reading →

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Shameless Self-Promotion – Part 1

Posted on November 30, 2017 by johnrachel

In my last posting, I generously offered advice on how my readers can reduce stress and introduce unparalleled happiness into their lives. This is the first in a series of articles on how my readers can reduce stress and introduce unparalleled happiness into MY life. 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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Exploding Hockey Pucks Intercepted at Canadian Border!

Posted on October 5, 2011 by johnrachel

Terrorism has reached new levels of sophistication. Yesterday, a huge shipment of exploding hockey pucks, some of them with the destructive capacity of nuclear weapons, was intercepted coming across the U.S.-Canadian border. 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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