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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

Memories of our babies – NaPoWriMo Day6

Posted on April 6, 2011 by moonbridgebooks

My first child was born, along with all the other spring flowers, in April. Her birthday is always at the height of nature’s beauty. I adore the photo of her as a curious toddler reaching for tulips. Some mothers write … Continue reading →

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Memories of a neighborhood – NaPoWriMo Day5

Posted on April 5, 2011 by moonbridgebooks

One thing I love about our neighborhood is the age range of the residents. From newborns to the ninety-plus-years-old couple two doors down, there is life all around. What do you find special about your neighborhood? < Benchwarmers I went … Continue reading →

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A picture of Alzheimer’s – NaPoWriMo Day4

Posted on April 4, 2011 by moonbridgebooks

Alzheimer’s steals not only memories but the ability of the mind to connect with the body. My mother has this, and I’ve come to grips with it, now used to the sadness of watching the disease progress. I stopped by the nursing … Continue reading →

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