Author: CD Damitio
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Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda and other Onsen that allow Tattoos in Japan
Just because you have tattoos doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get to enjoy and experience onsen in Japan. In fact, there are quite a few places that are available for those…
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Dormy Inn Otaru and the Japanese Breakfast Cult
I didn’t take pictures of this – because of basic respect for strangers on holiday – but I hope my words can convey how strange and awesome it is staying…
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Japanese Onsen – Traditional Baths: No Tattoos!
I’ve written before about Turkish and Moroccan Hammam, as well as Korean jimjilbang – now it’s time to talk about the Japanese version – onsen. These are bath houses but…
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Sapporo – Japan’s Northern Island Capital
I have to admit, Hokkaido has really grown on me. In particular, I really enjoy the temperate forests and the peaceful nature. I grew up in snow and it’s incredibly…
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Japan – Trip Three
This is my third trip to Japan. I love this place. There is so much to love here. I’m just going to dump a few photos. Also – here’s a…
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Hasan-i-Sabah. How the World’s Greatest Unsung Mystic and Conqueror… Tuned In… Turned on…and Dropped the Fuck Out
I’ve completed the recording, editing, art work, and releasing of all 23 Chapters and the Prelude to my unreleased novel Hasan-i-Sabah. I’ve done this backwards by releasing the audiobook first…
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Baoism Unveiled: Episode 2 – Questions About Baoism – in which CD interviews CD
In this episode which will hopefully be used to set the tone and format for future Baoism interviews – CD Damitio interviews himself about Baoism, spiritual influences, his Bao Ji…
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Happy Bao Day! Be Happy – an introduction to Baoism
My grandmother used to delight in giving the people she loved gifts on her birthday. I always loved that – it was awkward for people, but she would force it…
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Leaving Baldism – Forking Baldism
I’ve been giving this a great deal of thought – and though it pains me to say it, I’m going to have to leave Baldism, the religion I founded back…
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Trip Report: My 10-Day Silent Vipassana Meditation Retreat Experience
A Very Different and Literal Trip to a Different Reality I’ve traveled the world and explored a great many philosophical and religious experiences/techniques. This was a completely unique experience and…
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Embracing The Future: How Innovative Technologies Are Enhancing Traditional Food Markets Around the World
We are at the cusp of a revolution, a transformative era where traditional food markets, the heart and soul of our communities, are being reimagined. The bustling lanes filled with…
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Hasan i Sabah by CD Damitio – Prologue read by CD – Digital Collectible
Thanks to the encouragement of my friends on the Web3 Writing Hour, I have released the prologue of my unreleased novel: Hasan i Sabah as a digital collectible that you…
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On Being ‘FRUGAL’
Cheap? I live in one of the most expensive places in the USA. A gallon of milk, a dozen eggs, a loaf of bread – frequently $10 each in many…
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The Internet is Littered with Dead Sites and Dead Social Media
It’s interesting to me that my time invested in this site, my writing, and the various social platforms has ultimately come down to not be worth anything as far as…
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Donating all my revenue from *Notes from Nowhere* to Maui Mutual Aid
In the aftermath of the devastating wildfires that swept through Lahaina Town on Maui, a sense of urgency stirred within me. The vision of Hawai’i as a haven defined by…
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On Book Collecting – A Tiring Hobby
While we’re on the subject of books — there’s a free one waiting at the bottom. The Odd Decade, 200 real news stories from the weirdest decade of the internet.…
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Hololulu – My Chat GPT Generated Startup – took fifth in a Startup Pitch Competition
I put this together in about an hour. I actually thought I might win the pitch competition, but not this time. I’m on the fence about whether to pursue it.…
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Surfball – The Novel. An AI experiement in creating the world’s greatest sport and a novel/movie about it
I’ve decided to take the concept of ‘Surfball’ the sport I’ve been envisioning for more than a decade and which I think I may have perfected into a playable sport…
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Notes from Nowhere – on Creatokia. The Art, the Story, and Audio Book
For the past six months, I’ve been working with my collaborators Carsten Lambrecht of Creatokia and Honolulu based digital artist Femmebot to bring my book Notes from Nowhere to life.…
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Disintermotivational Thinking and How to Overcome It with #microvictory
Disintermotivation is a term I coined to describe the opposite of motivation. It refers to a state of lethargy and disinterest that hinders progress and undermines one’s initial enthusiasm and…
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Changing the World with #MicroVictory after #Microvictory
We, the MicroVictory Army, stand on the precipice of a grand awakening, ready to launch a global movement that celebrates the extraordinary potential encapsulated within #MicroVictory. Together, we embrace the…
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Bitcoin Pizza Day – 2023 – May 22nd Free Pizza Party in Honolulu
For those who don’t know – Bitcoin Pizza Day is celebrated around the world. It’s the day the first commercial transaction was made with Bitcoin – a day in which…
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The Children’s Crusade – A Broadway Show by ChatGPT
Title: The Children’s Crusade by ChatGPT with prompts by CD Damitio Act 1: Lost Childhood Scene 1: (Scene opens in Oakwood, a small town in a first-world country. We see…
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Baldism and the Holiest of Holies
There may have never been a simpler religious philosophy than Baldism. Don’t be a dick. It’s really that simple. Baldism isn’t prescriptive. That’s the only commandment. If you want more…
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