Category Archives: bad memories

Internment Camp Experience

Posted on February 15, 2008 by moonbridgebooks

Last weekend I had the privilege of hearing an 88-year-old Japanese-American woman tell of her experiences in internment camps during WWII. For this university program, we first watched the movie American Pastime, set in the Topaz War Relocation Center in … Continue reading →

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Top News Story

Posted on February 9, 2008 by moonbridgebooks

Our little town is again grieving a tragedy in the national spotlight. How can a town considered to be an ideal place to raise a family be struck by so much ugliness in the last few years. Are we blind? … Continue reading →

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Traveling With Kids

Posted on July 27, 2007 by moonbridgebooks

How old is too young to travel? Well, at least get the kids out of diapers! So says Maureen Wheeler of Lonely Planet guidebook fame who also thinks kids should be able to eat table food and talk before you … Continue reading →

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