Category Archives: War*Peace*Gratitude

On Sunday, just two days ago, on the way back from another investment boot camp in Jacksonville, Florida, David and I stopped in to see the USS Yorktown. As students of WWII and, in particular, the history between the United … Continue reading →

This is a remarkable story of Mr. Louis Zamperini – an American World War II veteran – from his mischievous childhood; to his Olympic-athlete days; to his horrific war experiences; to his debilitating post-traumatic stress; to his acceptance of Christ, … Continue reading →

For many reasons, such as its jaw-dropping, mid-air action sequences and historical significance to humanity, just to name a few, I think that “A Higher Call” is an award-winning movie waiting to happen. Its author, Adam Makos, and I have … Continue reading →

I abhor violence.  So, generally, I avoid violent fictional books and movies. The only exceptions I make are when the stories are non-fiction about the atrocities inflicted by Japanese military. Nearly a year ago, I read a book called, “By … Continue reading →

There are so many fascinating places to visit in Washington D.C. Sometime in the future, I’d like to spend a couple of weeks there just to visit various memorials, museums, and other fascinating places of national significance.   On June … Continue reading →

Most people have heard the term, “The Greatest Generation,” coined by Tom Brokaw. He published his book by the same title in 1998. I love reading books in their original language whether they are written in English or Japanese. Like … Continue reading →