Category Archives: War*Peace*Gratitude

In December 2023, David and I met up with our dear friends, Karen and George, and visited Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley, in Memphis, Tennessee. Karen has always been a huge fan of Elvis. From there, we drove to … Continue reading →

Recently, at the annual Thanksgiving gathering at Jesse and Kathy’s place in Ohio, I ended up talking with Jessica, our oldest granddaughter, until 3:56 a.m. I don’t remember what time we began our conversation, but I simply treasure the fact … Continue reading →

Yesterday marked the last day of home-care visits for David by a physical therapist from Henry Ford Hospital. Since October 10, the day he was taken to the hospital in an ambulance from his work, it seemed like a long … Continue reading →

Typically, I pre-post my blogs for the 17th of each month. This blog, in contrast, is being prepared and posted in David’s hospital room – on the day of this posting. Phew! A week flew by quickly since last Tuesday … Continue reading →

Once upon a time, I saw a child – perhaps around 3 years of age – introduce his friend to an audience with the utmost enthusiasm, saying, “He is my ‘bestest’ friend.” Technically, there is no such word, of course, … Continue reading →

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on my life – both in Japan and in the U.S.A. – spanning a total of over seven decades. As a baby-boomer kid from birth to reaching adulthood in Japan, I do not recall a single … Continue reading →

On July 12, 2023, David and I went on a date at a local theater. We’ve been married for over 51 years but, every so often, we still enjoy going on dates – especially when there is a special movie … Continue reading →

I have written about how much I had wished, for a long time, to live in West Bloomfield. Now that David and I live here, we get to enjoy everything that this community offers. One of the many aspects and … Continue reading →

Within the last few days, it seems as if winter was replaced by summer, skipping spring completely. As I write this blog at midday, the outside temperature is already 72 degrees Fahrenheit. The bare trees are rapidly becoming filled with … Continue reading →

Last month, in the middle of winter, when everything in NYC was to be least expensive (i.e., more in line with the rest of the U.S.A.), Kathy and Jesse invited her mom and his parents (David and me) to spend … Continue reading →