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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

Women’s History Month – and you

Posted on March 9, 2025 by moonbridgebooks

March is Women’s History Month, a time set aside to commemorate women who are – or should be – a part of history to be remembered. Women worldwide have long been relegated to the sidelines, as the invisible people who … Continue reading →

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Good Reads for Black History Month – or anytime

Posted on February 23, 2025 by moonbridgebooks

In honor of February being Black History Month, I’m posting some of my favorite memoirs written by Black authors. Most are older books (oldies but goodies) read some years ago, since I’ve only recently had some life changes giving me … Continue reading →

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Making Christmas Memories – and Eggnog Cutout Cookies

Posted on December 15, 2024 by moonbridgebooks

I’m copying my December 10, 2005, post here as WordPress is blocking it from views for some reason and someone recently asked for my eggnog butter cookie recipe. Things have changed for our family since 2005, but I still make … Continue reading →

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