Category Archives: War*Peace*Gratitude

Saturday, 10:30 p.m., February 1, 2020, there was a series of loud knocks on our front door. We were not expecting anyone and felt rather uncomfortable. We wondered whether to ignore it or call the police. Within a few seconds, … Continue reading →

Have you ever wondered why people from all over the world have always wanted to come to the U.S.A., including me as an adult immigrant from Asia, and pursue the American dream? It is amazingly simple. It is because the … Continue reading →

For millions of people from around the world, the U.S.A. has been a beacon of hope, and especially since the end of World War II.  Why?  It is because of her founding philosophy as manifested in the Declaration of Independence. … Continue reading →

In 2008, we had a house fire.  A year later, we moved into our newly rebuilt home.  Shortly thereafter, for the first time in my life, I had to call 911 – to have David, my husband, taken to a … Continue reading →

Before the premeditated attacks on the U.S. soil by Muslim extremists on September 11, 2001, I knew nothing about Islam.  That date marked one of the few defining moments in history during my lifetime.  Those that planned and executed the … Continue reading →

David and I reside in an area within the U.S.A. where most people abide by simple, common-sense rules, otherwise known as ordinances. To be sure, we have some serious issues with our current municipal-government leadership. For the most part, however, … Continue reading →

In March 2016, I wrote about a power outage.  So this blog will be kept short. Last month, we went through two full days with no power in our immediate neighborhood.  Once again, it reminded me how much we depend … Continue reading →

Last month, David and I attended Uncle Al’s funeral service at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Boscobel, Wisconsin.  He passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019.  The weather channel was predicting 90 degrees Fahrenheit.  Before dawn, we were awakened … Continue reading →

I cannot help but feel affectionately toward those who romanticize about things Japanese.  The country of my origin certainly has a special place in my heart as well, second only to the U.S.A.  So, with what I am about to … Continue reading →

Last month, I wrote about a historical event that was about to take place in Japan.  Going way back in time, Emperor Jinmu (sometimes spelled as Jimmu) (神武天皇) is said to be the first emperor of Japan.  Using the Gregorian … Continue reading →