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11 March 2012 ~ 17 Comments

A Year Ago Today: 3/11/11- We Were All In This Together

A Year Ago Today: 3/11/11- We Were All In This Together

Though I’ve written about the impact the events of a year ago today– namely the Tohoku Earthquake and the resulting Tsunami –  had on me, as it pertains to my feelings about life in Japan and Japanese people, I realize that I was so caught up in the cosmic and spiritually restorative aspects of what [...]

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23 February 2012 ~ 5 Comments

I Don’t Know What The Hell People Are Thinking!!

Check out the following interview! Today I’m thrilled to introduce to you Baye McNeil, also known as “Loco,” of the popular blog, Loco in Yokohama. A glance at his site and you’ll quickly notice that not only does his content set him apart from other bloggers, but his stellar writing stands out as well. He [...]

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18 February 2012 ~ 6 Comments

My babies Have Arrived…

My babies Have Arrived…

…Now let’s see about finding them some homes! Aren’t they puurty! Wouldn’t you just love to get your paws on one of these puppies? Well, it ain’t hard! Cuz I’ll be penning autographs (still feel funny saying that) and serving them up to the first fifty (50) people who respond to this post! And they’re [...]

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17 February 2012 ~ 6 Comments

Super Iiwake, pt. 1: The Gas Face

Super Iiwake, pt. 1: The Gas Face

Readers of Loco in Yokohama may recall the game I created a couple of years ago called Iiwake. The rules were pretty straight forward…simple even. The player must come up with an excuse (Iiwake is Japanese for excuse) for the bizarre behavior of the people in their vicinity and, based on the excuse’s creativity and humor (if possible), points were [...]

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15 February 2012 ~ 3 Comments

Celebrate Black History with Loco #4: Zora Neale Hurston

Celebrate Black History with Loco #4: Zora Neale Hurston

I was in my early twenties the first time I read “Their eyes were watching God.” I was an avid reader but rarely had I been so moved as I was while reading this book.  I didn’t know who Zora was. We’d never learned about her when I was a child. My elementary school primarily [...]

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15 February 2012 ~ 4 Comments

Signed, Sealed & Delivered…Loco’s Yours!!

***This is a special LOVE DAY offer for you guys and gals living here in Japan!*** Are you interested in getting your physical hands on a physical autographed copy of the critically acclaimed book, Hi! My Name Is Loco and I am a Racist? That’s Right! Signed, sealed and delivered to your front door… Sure, [...]

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14 February 2012 ~ 7 Comments

Spirits, Vittles, and Discourse: An Evening at a Speakeasy with Loco

Are you in the Tokyo area, or will you be on March 2nd? Would you like to spend a lovely evening with great vibes, great people and a book that readers say lives up to the hype? Well, here’s your chance! For I will be doing my first reading of my new book that evening at a lovely venue [...]

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11 February 2012 ~ 0 Comments

In My Own Words: Interviews / Q&As

Since the launch of my book, there have been a number of interviews and Q&As done. Below is a comprehensive list of them. Check them out! ***A little FYI: Hi! My name is Loco and I am a racist is available in paperback as well. You can pick up your copy at my book page [...]

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09 February 2012 ~ 13 Comments

Hard Copy is Now Available

The wait is over! Hi! My Name Is Loco and I am a Racist has arrived! ON SALE NOW!! For those of you living in the past, who like the feel of slain trees in your hands when you read, the Trade Paperback version of Hi! My name is Loco…is now available. Never let it be [...]

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09 February 2012 ~ 4 Comments

It’s Real! It’s Realer than Real!!

It’s Real! It’s Realer than Real!!

First, a little De La to set the mood!   It’s real, it’s realer than real… It’s not a rumor, y’all! Dreams DO come true! Just do your part, and stay the course…the Creator”ll give you a hand when you need it (-; Don’t know what else to say…except this: The Paper version’s coming soon!! [...]

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