Category Archives: War*Peace*Gratitude

Here is Part 1 of 4 just in case you would like to review it first. Memorable quotes and my random notes – I of III All of the notable quotes are identified with quotation marks.  My subsequent comments are preceded … Continue reading →

This book review is divided into four parts; i.e., four monthly blog posts, ending in December 2014. Part 1 of 4: Summary review Part 2 of 4: Memorable quotes and my random notes – I of III Part 3 of … Continue reading →

I lived in Japan for the first 23 years of my life.  Thereafter, by choice, I have been living in the United States for the last 42 years.  Culturally, the two countries could not be more different from each other … Continue reading →

Having gone through the Japanese educational system from kindergarten through junior college, and with some work experience under my belt in a Japanese company, in 1971, I began working for my first American boss, Bernard Krisher. Bernie was the Bureau … Continue reading →

I could not help but recognize so many of the names and characters in Bix’s book. This, in and of itself, is not unusual at all because I lived in Japan since birth in 1949 – nearly 4 years after … Continue reading →

Have you ever read a book that made you feel angry and betrayed? I never have – until I read the book, “Hirohito” by Herbert P. Bix. As of this writing, I’m only 40% into the book. With so many … Continue reading →

As I celebrated my 65th birthday this month, I had a chance to reflect on my life, which has been impacted by both good and evil. I have come to accept this reality of human existence for what it is. … Continue reading →

This is a story of Kenneth Udstad, a World War II veteran. I came in contact with Kenny as part of an effort to reach out to as many World War II veterans in the United States as I can, … Continue reading →

This is one of the books I wanted to read for quite some time since 2012 when I watched the following two sets of DVDs: A documentary, “The War,” which was a seven-episode program by Ken Burns, which originally aired … Continue reading →