Cherry Blossom Memories
You have a story to tellLinda Austin
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Moonbridge Lifewriting & Memoir
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Category Archives: history
My old history: Columbus Hospital Chicago and Saint Frances Cabrini
I grew up in the midst of cornfields and went to a small town college in the midst of cornfields. Illinois has a lot of cornfields. Going to elementary and high school in a small town surrounded by farms, most … Continue reading
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Tagged family history, historical photos
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What Makes a Good Food Memoir (besides recipes)
Holiday meals tend to be full of traditional family dishes, and they have their stories. Where did they come from, how long have they been in the family, have they evolved, and most important, what memories do they bring up? … Continue reading
Posted in capturing memories, heritage, history, holiday, traditions
Tagged culture and heritage, lifewriting
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Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans in WWII and the hidden stories
The traveling Smithsonian exhibit Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans and WWII is here at our local Soldiers Memorial. I was aware of most of this information (after discovered this shocking episode in US history while researching for my mother’s WWII … Continue reading
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