Guest Blog for AsianAmericanWriting.com
A few months ago I responded to a post on Facebook about the anniversary of Executive Order 9066. That response led to a conversation with Valerie at asianamericanwriting.com asking me to write a few guest blogs for their newsletter. In my previous position as Museum Director at The History Museum of Hood River County, I was heavily involved in bringing awareness to the issue of racial prejudices again Japanese Americans after Pearl Harbor and establishing a permanent exhibit in the museum displays. Here is the link to the first blog. http://asianamericanwriting.com/japanese-american-exhibit-in-hood-river/. I sincerely hope and pray that in some small way, my sharing will honor those that lived through this difficult time and help us not forget their story....
Let’s Get Started…
It’s late at night and the house is quiet… pull up a chair. My hubby is at work and won’t be home until tomorrow. Even Belle the cat is snoring away on her pillow in front of the fire. Much better I’m sure than being outside on a cold night like this. But me? I am working on finishing up some text sections that will be inserted in my new website tomorrow. As much as I love writing, I have found the nitty gritty of website development has been a bit daunting. I am so glad I have my son to guide and help me through the process. Hopefully soon, it will be ready to share with everyone. I have converted part of my creative craft room into a mini-office for the purpose of having a dedicated space to write. Around me tonight are little reminders of the things that...