Category Archives: memories

ReWriting History

Posted on July 20, 2007 by moonbridgebooks

The Wall Street Journal had a July 6 article entitled “A Do-Over for Russian History?” which exposed that in Russia a new manual for teachers of students in their final year of high school retells events of the past sixty … Continue reading →

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Living History

Posted on April 20, 2007 by moonbridgebooks

During the last couple weeks my daughter’s fourth grade teacher read aloud to her class the brand new manuscript for the second edition of Cherry Blossoms in Twilight. I wanted to know how the kids liked it. They wanted to … Continue reading →

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The Significance of Cherry Blossoms

Posted on November 26, 2005 by moonbridgebooks

In Japan, the land of symbolism, cherry blossoms are not just another pretty flower. They are a metaphor for life – beautiful, but lasting only a fleeting moment in time. The delicate petals, so lovely in spring, will fall within … Continue reading →

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