Category Archives: war stories

The War Stories

Did you watch Ken Burns’ documentary “The War” on PBS the other week? Our “greatest generation” is leaving us by the hundreds each day, taking with them treasure-troves of stories that tell us what it was like in the “old … Continue reading

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Ken Burns WWII Stories

Have you heard yet? A new documentary by famous historian Ken Burns is coming to PBS starting Sept 23. Called “The War,” this seven-part series is mostly about the experiences of the men and women who were in the middle … Continue reading

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Memorial Day Thoughts-Pearl Harbor to Iraq

A few days ago I gave a presentation to a large group of seniors, telling about the creation of my Japanese mother’s Cherry Blossoms in Twilight book and hoping to encourage them to share their own stories with their families. … Continue reading

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