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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

To Publish or Not To Publish

Most family stories are meant for the family. A nice 8 ½ x11” booklet can be printed out and taken to a local copy shop to have covers put on and be spiral or cloth bound. Some family stories, however, … Continue reading

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Memorial Day Thoughts-Pearl Harbor to Iraq

A few days ago I gave a presentation to a large group of seniors, telling about the creation of my Japanese mother’s Cherry Blossoms in Twilight book and hoping to encourage them to share their own stories with their families. … Continue reading

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Make the Most of Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is upon us and so I post a reminder to mothers everywhere to seize the moment and make your day enjoyable—for you. Yes, YOU take charge of the day. Sit back and enjoy … no laundry, cooking, chasing … Continue reading

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