Category Archives: War*Peace*Gratitude

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 →

As some of you know, I grew up in Japan in the 1950s into early 1970s during the very peaceful, post-World War II era. As a kid, I always believed that war was a thing of the past for all … Continue reading →

This blog is put together in reaction to an article written by Mr. Jack Phillips of the Epoch Times, published on January 13, 2023. It is entitled, “Treasury Secretary warns Congress U.S. will hit debt ceiling within a week.” Talk … Continue reading →

For the first time since I started my monthly blogs a little over a decade ago, I was facing writer’s block. Then, the following lecture showed up in the Epoch Times: ‘How Evidence-Based Medicine Became an Illusion’ by Dr. Aseem … Continue reading →

How I think about life has often been based on “War, Peace, and Gratitude.” One of the daily tasks to which I have been committed for quite some time has been to write three things for which I’m grateful. I … Continue reading →

Recently, David and I were supposed to have been enjoying a cruise around Japan, celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary with dear friends, Karen and George, who were also celebrating their 45th. Karen and I have known each other since 1978 … Continue reading →

Double rainbows are rare, stunningly beautiful, and can be ominous. Queen Elizabeth II has been the Queen of England for seven decades, or for as long as I can remember. No matter where I lived, even halfway around the world … Continue reading →

Each of us, upon birth, is dealt a certain set of cards. I was born and grew up in Japan in – what I now know as – a dysfunctional family. It was headed by an alcoholic father who often … Continue reading →

Recently, in the middle of the week, first thing in the morning, I said to myself, “I’m going to finalize my kitchen organization today.” This was a spontaneous decision. In the previous home, I had no problem keeping various items … Continue reading →