Category Archives: Japanese-American
The Pledge of Allegiance – Part 3: Liberty and Justice for All
In Part 1, I shared a video of my granddaughter, Penelope, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. While listening, I was inspired to consider each phrase and what it means to me. Part 1 – The Pledge of Allegiance: History Part … Continue reading
The Pledge of Allegiance – Part 2: I Pledge Allegiance
Today, June 14, is Flag Day. Generally, I know the meaning of Flag Day, but I looked it up anyway and found more detailed information on the Almanac.com. Here are a couple of interesting tidbits: The current American flag was … Continue reading
Heart vs. Mind
心 kokoro Heart, Mind, Spirit Yesterday, I listened to a discussion of a book titled Coming to Our Senses. The author, Jon Kabit-Zinn said something that practically shocked me. He said that in many Asian cultures, heart and mind have the … Continue reading
Heart vs. Mind
心 kokoro Heart, Mind, Spirit Yesterday, I listened to a discussion of a book titled Coming to Our Senses. The author, Jon Kabit-Zinn said something that practically shocked me. He said that in many Asian cultures, heart and mind have the … Continue reading
#FlashFriday #Fictioneers: “Behind Barbed Wire”
This is another very busy week as I get ready for the Oklahoma Writers Federation 2012 Story Weavers Conference, as well as William Bernhardt’s writing seminar. But, I couldn’t pass up sharing an excerpt of Broken Dolls, my novel centered … Continue reading
#FlashFriday #Fictioneers: “Behind Barbed Wire”
This is another very busy week as I get ready for the Oklahoma Writers Federation 2012 Story Weavers Conference, as well as William Bernhardt’s writing seminar. But, I couldn’t pass up sharing an excerpt of Broken Dolls, my novel centered … Continue reading
Secret Saturday – 2/25/12: "Changing Colors"
February is Black History Month. Some of my fondest memories are of a black family that lived across Coolidge Street, where I grew up: When I was a little girl, some of my friends wanted to be Cinderella. … Continue reading
Secret Saturday – 2/25/12: "Changing Colors"
February is Black History Month. Some of my fondest memories are of a black family that lived across Coolidge Street, where I grew up: When I was a little girl, some of my friends wanted to be Cinderella. … Continue reading
Unhyphenated Patriots
While in Los Angeles last week, I visited the Japanese American National Museum, something I’ve wanted to do since beginning to write The Red Kimono. Japanese American National Museum Before going inside, we walked around taking pictures. Thankfully, we noticed … Continue reading
Unhyphenated Patriots
While in Los Angeles last week, I visited the Japanese American National Museum, something I’ve wanted to do since beginning to write The Red Kimono. Japanese American National Museum Before going inside, we walked around taking pictures. Thankfully, we noticed … Continue reading
