Susan ItoMy Lost Family in JapanThis morning I had a conversation with a friend who lived in Japan, and whose parents still live there. And then later started reading…Jul 16, 20161Jul 16, 20161
Susan ItoMy Parents at the Age My Daughter is NowI recently contemplated what it was like for my parents when they were the same age that I am now. But then I came across some old…Apr 16, 20161Apr 16, 20161
Rita BairdTaking Part in the BeautifulMy son was born in my bedroom. It still seems unreal sometimes. With only my husband, my midwife, my photographer friend, and three pushes…Mar 24, 20161Mar 24, 20161
Rita BairdAcross the OceanWhen my parents told me that we were leaving Hong Kong, I didn’t fully comprehend. All I knew was that we were getting on an airplane and…Feb 20, 2016Feb 20, 2016
Rita BairdThe Beginning of the BandI met Nathan on December 4th, 2000. We were co-workers, nothing more.Feb 4, 2016Feb 4, 2016
Susan ItoHow I Fell In Love With FresnoMy godmother, aka my Auntie Kiyo, was originally from Fresno. But after the war, she ended up in New York, and I remember her always as a…Feb 1, 20164Feb 1, 20164
Rita BairdA Veteran’s StoryWhen Edward Marnell turned eighteen on January 23rd, 1942, he wasted no time. Twelve days later, he was enlisted as Private Marnell with…Jan 26, 2016Jan 26, 2016
Rita BairdThe New York I KnewMy family lived in Queens, New York, for three years. I was fortunate to be old enough to remember my time there: eating dim sum in…Jan 13, 20163Jan 13, 20163
Susan ItoMy Parents At The Age I Am NowI had to do a little math to figure out when my parents were the same age as I am now. Here are some pictures from 1978 parents weekend…Jan 12, 20161Jan 12, 20161
Susan ItoMy Bridal HurricaneWhen I got married, back in 1988, I really didn’t have a clue about anything. Back then there were not entire websites dedicated to…Jan 9, 20162Jan 9, 20162
