Bites: Y

by Michael Goldstein

YAM: The state of men is decided in the size of their potatoes.

YOLK: Here comes the sun…

Author, Michael Goldstein, graduated in 2013 from Clark University with a B.A. in English, and a specialization in Creative Writing.  He’s had a passion for Japanese folklore for many years, and his illustrated novel, Omagatoki: When Yokai Emerge, and the Yokai Character Collection best demonstrate his interest and knowledge, with their wide galleries of monsters stemming from the past.  Michael has been a featured speaker at recent Anime conventions across the country.  A New Jersey native, Michael currently lives in New York City, where he is enrolled at The New School.  Visit Michael at yokaicomposed.wordpress.com, and follow him on Twitter @MichaelandYokai.

‘Bites’ is a 26-part series, released in bite-sized posts over the better part of February. Dig in!

Bites: X

by Michael Goldstein

XIGUA: Something clever about the watermelon because how many food start with “X?”  I’m not Stephen king, for crying out loud!

XURM: Do what your want with this one, folks.

XYLOCARP: Why is that fish carrying a xylophone?

Author, Michael Goldstein, graduated in 2013 from Clark University with a B.A. in English, and a specialization in Creative Writing.  He’s had a passion for Japanese folklore for many years, and his illustrated novel, Omagatoki: When Yokai Emerge, and the Yokai Character Collection best demonstrate his interest and knowledge, with their wide galleries of monsters stemming from the past.  Michael has been a featured speaker at recent Anime conventions across the country.  A New Jersey native, Michael currently lives in New York City, where he is enrolled at The New School.  Visit Michael at yokaicomposed.wordpress.com, and follow him on Twitter @MichaelandYokai.

‘Bites’ is a 26-part series, released in bite-sized posts over the better part of February. Dig in!

Bites: W

by Michael Goldstein

WAFFLES: In every square beats the heart of Belgium.

WANGFUJIN SCORPION: The wide-minded go to the maggots for sustinence.

WATERMELON: Seed spitting is the soul of a Japanese summer.

Author, Michael Goldstein, graduated in 2013 from Clark University with a B.A. in English, and a specialization in Creative Writing.  He’s had a passion for Japanese folklore for many years, and his illustrated novel, Omagatoki: When Yokai Emerge, and the Yokai Character Collection best demonstrate his interest and knowledge, with their wide galleries of monsters stemming from the past.  Michael has been a featured speaker at recent Anime conventions across the country.  A New Jersey native, Michael currently lives in New York City, where he is enrolled at The New School.  Visit Michael at yokaicomposed.wordpress.com, and follow him on Twitter @MichaelandYokai.

‘Bites’ is a 26-part series, released in bite-sized posts over the better part of February. Dig in!

Bites: V

by Michael Goldstein

VEAL: Have you seen Mary’s little lamb?

VEGEMITE: Vegemite is to the man what leaves are to the bear.

Author, Michael Goldstein, graduated in 2013 from Clark University with a B.A. in English, and a specialization in Creative Writing.  He’s had a passion for Japanese folklore for many years, and his illustrated novel, Omagatoki: When Yokai Emerge, and the Yokai Character Collection best demonstrate his interest and knowledge, with their wide galleries of monsters stemming from the past.  Michael has been a featured speaker at recent Anime conventions across the country.  A New Jersey native, Michael currently lives in New York City, where he is enrolled at The New School.  Visit Michael at yokaicomposed.wordpress.com, and follow him on Twitter @MichaelandYokai.

‘Bites’ is a 26-part series, released in bite-sized posts over the better part of February. Dig in!

Bites: U

by Michael Goldstein

UGLI FRUIT: Look past the ugliness to find the sweet heart inside.

UMEBOSHI: Don’t hold sourness in your mouth when the water is right there.

Author, Michael Goldstein, graduated in 2013 from Clark University with a B.A. in English, and a specialization in Creative Writing.  He’s had a passion for Japanese folklore for many years, and his illustrated novel, Omagatoki: When Yokai Emerge, and the Yokai Character Collection best demonstrate his interest and knowledge, with their wide galleries of monsters stemming from the past.  Michael has been a featured speaker at recent Anime conventions across the country.  A New Jersey native, Michael currently lives in New York City, where he is enrolled at The New School.  Visit Michael at yokaicomposed.wordpress.com, and follow him on Twitter @MichaelandYokai.

‘Bites’ is a 26-part series, released in bite-sized posts over the better part of February. Dig in!

Bites: T

by Michael Goldstein

TACOS: Like the city, the best and worst coming together to make something magical.

TAKOYAKI (OCTOPUS BALLS): No wonder they swim funny

TEA: Under every full cup, there is a sturdy saucer.

TOMACCO: Eris hath no better beach than a tomacco field.

TOMATO: If they have the gull to throw themselves at the comedians, why don’t they get up and tell a few jokes?

TURKEY: Kim Kardashian on the cover of Paper Magazine!

TWIX: Twins with their own language of caramel

Author, Michael Goldstein, graduated in 2013 from Clark University with a B.A. in English, and a specialization in Creative Writing.  He’s had a passion for Japanese folklore for many years, and his illustrated novel, Omagatoki: When Yokai Emerge, and the Yokai Character Collection best demonstrate his interest and knowledge, with their wide galleries of monsters stemming from the past.  Michael has been a featured speaker at recent Anime conventions across the country.  A New Jersey native, Michael currently lives in New York City, where he is enrolled at The New School.  Visit Michael at yokaicomposed.wordpress.com, and follow him on Twitter @MichaelandYokai.

‘Bites’ is a 26-part series, released in bite-sized posts over the better part of February. Dig in!

Bites: S

by Michael Goldstein

S’MORES: It is within the flames of destruction that deliciousness is born.

SALMON:  Upstream we go to new possibilities.

SARDINES:  Do not clump your plans like the can clusters fish.

SCOOBY SNACKS: Bribery builds character.

SKITTLES: The rainbow tastes like moldy haggis

SOYLENT GREEN: Introducing new Canadian and Asian flavors!

STEAK: This is a well-done, juicy epic that sizzles with artery adventure.

STRAWBERRY: The berry is the page and the seeds are the story.

SUNFLOWER SEEDS: Warning: will not actually grow zebras

SWEDISH FISH: Said one critic, “En geshfr de feeshee oof chreestmeshes!”

Author, Michael Goldstein, graduated in 2013 from Clark University with a B.A. in English, and a specialization in Creative Writing.  He’s had a passion for Japanese folklore for many years, and his illustrated novel, Omagatoki: When Yokai Emerge, and the Yokai Character Collection best demonstrate his interest and knowledge, with their wide galleries of monsters stemming from the past.  Michael has been a featured speaker at recent Anime conventions across the country.  A New Jersey native, Michael currently lives in New York City, where he is enrolled at The New School.  Visit Michael at yokaicomposed.wordpress.com, and follow him on Twitter @MichaelandYokai.

‘Bites’ is a 26-part series, released in bite-sized posts over the better part of February. Dig in!

Bites: R

by Michael Goldstein

RAISINS: Liposuction can kill the impression of fluids

RASPBERRIES: Stop laughing at me!

RATATOUILLE: Why are mice better chefs than white people?

RICE: Great shade will follow a small seed.

Author, Michael Goldstein, graduated in 2013 from Clark University with a B.A. in English, and a specialization in Creative Writing.  He’s had a passion for Japanese folklore for many years, and his illustrated novel, Omagatoki: When Yokai Emerge, and the Yokai Character Collection best demonstrate his interest and knowledge, with their wide galleries of monsters stemming from the past.  Michael has been a featured speaker at recent Anime conventions across the country.  A New Jersey native, Michael currently lives in New York City, where he is enrolled at The New School.  Visit Michael at yokaicomposed.wordpress.com, and follow him on Twitter @MichaelandYokai.

‘Bites’ is a 26-part series, released in bite-sized posts over the better part of February. Dig in!

Bites: Q

by Michael Goldstein

QUANDONG: Shama lama ding dong.

QUICHE: Real men eat quiche.

QUINCE: Ladon must have really hated going to the doctor.

QUINOA: Let’s build a sandcastle!

Author, Michael Goldstein, graduated in 2013 from Clark University with a B.A. in English, and a specialization in Creative Writing.  He’s had a passion for Japanese folklore for many years, and his illustrated novel, Omagatoki: When Yokai Emerge, and the Yokai Character Collection best demonstrate his interest and knowledge, with their wide galleries of monsters stemming from the past.  Michael has been a featured speaker at recent Anime conventions across the country.  A New Jersey native, Michael currently lives in New York City, where he is enrolled at The New School.  Visit Michael at yokaicomposed.wordpress.com, and follow him on Twitter @MichaelandYokai.

‘Bites’ is a 26-part series, released in bite-sized posts over the better part of February. Dig in!