PinnedNo ‘Moore’ Mess- Chapter One (Serial Version)Chapter One- Mary (Moore) Neeley Loves Jackie NeeleyNov 2, 2020Nov 2, 2020
Craig-742 On The Most Peculiar Life And Death Of Young Miss Amelia MooreCraig note- I have been kicking around a new story. My pals liked the opening, so I thought it made for a nice excuse to push out a blog…Apr 23, 2023Apr 23, 2023
Craig-736 On Kama-Meshi, Great Drinking Songs, And Free Sundays In Japan!Craig note- Slow day! I am enjoying all that my precious free time has to offer! Lots of great eats lately, too (featured below)!May 15, 2022May 15, 2022
Music review: five songs to keep you upbeat!Note from Craig: It is great to be back in the music saddle writing for the Icon(s)! I hope everyone is doing well in my hometown area, and…Mar 28, 2022Mar 28, 2022
Craig-731 On “Ms. Sandy Anne Passes On”Craig note- A leisurely Sunday during a three-day weekend has us writing a bit and enjoying life.Jan 9, 2022Jan 9, 2022
Craig-729 On “Leaps of Love,” The First Day of The Year, And Enjoying New Year’s Food In Japan!Craig note- It’s the first day of 2022 as we post this! We have time off, and we thought we would work on some new material. Plus, we are…Jan 1, 2022Jan 1, 2022
Craig-727 On “(Expat) Andy Allen And His Mom,” A New Short Story, And Fun Tweets From Japan!Craig note- Many foreigners would love to go home. But one should be careful what they wish for these days as seen in our new short story…Dec 30, 2021Dec 30, 2021
The Cracked Expats“You are going to talk to Karen again at some point. Right?”Dec 19, 2021Dec 19, 2021
Craig-725- Film Review- Matcha & Vanilla- A Film By Hamish DownieCraig Note- We were afforded the opportunity to review a new film, Matcha & Vanilla. Photos, videos, and some content used herein was…Dec 12, 2021Dec 12, 2021
Chapter Twelve- Bakiya Takahashi And The Royal Crown Of Okinawa[Author’s Note: “The Royal Crown of Okinawa (A Bakiya Takahashi Adventure)” ends its first volume as Bakiya discovers the whereabouts of…Dec 5, 2021Dec 5, 2021
Chapter Eleven- Bakiya Takahashi Enjoys Okinawa[Author’s Note: “The Royal Crown of Okinawa (A Bakiya Takahashi Adventure)” continues as Bakiya enjoys all that Okinawa has to offer, and…Dec 5, 2021Dec 5, 2021
Chapter Ten- Bakiya Takahashi And Anri Arrive At Okinawa[Author’s Note: “The Royal Crown of Okinawa (A Bakiya Takahashi Adventure)” continues in this next installment. Bakiya and Anri finally…Dec 5, 2021Dec 5, 2021
Chapter Nine- Bakiya Takahashi And Anri Sail The High Seas[Author’s Note: “The Royal Crown of Okinawa (A Bakiya Takahashi Adventure)” continues in this next installment. Anri grows up while Bakiya…Dec 5, 2021Dec 5, 2021
Chapter Eight- Bakiya Takahashi And Anri Get A Ride On A Ship[Author’s Note: “The Royal Crown of Okinawa (A Bakiya Takahashi Adventure)” continues in this next installment. Bakiya and Anri find a dead…Dec 5, 2021Dec 5, 2021
Chapter Seven- Bakiya Takahashi, Anri, The Parrot, And The Pirate[Author’s Note: “The Royal Crown of Okinawa (A Bakiya Takahashi Adventure)” continues in this next installment. Bakiya and Anri find a dead…Dec 5, 2021Dec 5, 2021
Chapter Six- Bakiya Takahashi And The Children Meet Naoyuki And Etsuko[Author’s Note: “The Royal Crown of Okinawa (A Bakiya Takahashi Adventure)” continues in this next installment. Bakiya, Anri, and Junpei…Dec 5, 2021Dec 5, 2021
Chapter Five- Bakiya Takahashi And The Children Leave[Author’s Note: “The Royal Crown of Okinawa (A Bakiya Takahashi Adventure)” continues in this next installment. Bakiya, Anri, and Junpei…Dec 5, 2021Dec 5, 2021
Chapter Four- Bakiya Takahashi Goes to Kyoto[Author’s Note: “The Royal Crown of Okinawa (A Bakiya Takahashi Adventure)” continues in this next installment. Bakiya looks for food and…Dec 5, 2021Dec 5, 2021
Chapter Three- Bakiya Takahashi Finds Fate And An Injured Little Chicken[Author’s Note: “The Royal Crown of Okinawa (A Bakiya Takahashi Adventure)” continues in this next installment. The troubled, young man…Dec 5, 2021Dec 5, 2021