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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

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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Generations changing holiday traditions

Posted on November 24, 2024 by moonbridgebooks

This November my sister and I and our families met up for early Thanksgiving, traveling to my older daughter’s home in Pennsylvania. Our three grown children decided to cook for us parents – we were not to help. They were … Continue reading →

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