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About moonbridgebooks

Co-author of Cherry Blossoms in Twilight, a WWII Japan memoir of her mother's childhood; author of Poems That Come to Mind, for caregivers of dementia patients; Co-author/Editor of Battlefield Doc, a medic's memoir of combat duty during the Korean War; life writing enthusiast; loves history and culture, poetry, and cats

Family Recipes and Sharing Food

Posted on December 21, 2025 by moonbridgebooks

I fixed a variation of “Friendship Stew” the other day for a friend, to encourage her to eat. She’s thin as it is and now struggling with a serious health issue. This “stew” is like a meat and vegetable soup, … Continue reading →

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Life Writing and Memoir to Inspire

Posted on November 9, 2025 by moonbridgebooks

Recently I read Bridge Over Adversity: True Stories About Overcoming Personal Challenges by Kevin Desrosiers, whom I know through our local publishing group. As someone who encourages lifewriting, I enjoy reading about “regular” peoples’ lives and was curious about this … Continue reading →

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November Remembering

Posted on November 2, 2025 by moonbridgebooks

Today in church we honored Remembrance of Saints Day by remembered those members who passed away in the last year’s timeframe. Pastor Katie encouraged us to remember all our loved ones no longer with us—remember their love, their stories, their … Continue reading →

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