Category Archives: War*Peace*Gratitude

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 →

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 →