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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

New Year’s Resolutions

Happy New Year! I have eaten all the leftover cookies and am ready to begin exercising to lose some weight. Forget the quarts of my favorite Oberweiss peppermint ice cream in the freezer. I have, for the past few days, … Continue reading →

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Homemade Christmas Cookies

My sister was bemoaning having to bake some Christmas cookies as neither of the two bakers in the family would be coming in to visit over the holidays. She is a busy woman juggling two part-time jobs and a household, … Continue reading →

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Family Newsletters… like Fruitcake?

Yesterday’s “Dear Abby” had a letter from someone who hated reading those newsletters that arrive with the Christmas cards. Abby reminded the person that the trash can is available. I think she missed the point. Why do people dislike those … Continue reading →

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