Three Wise Monkeys

 

A Visit To The Library

 

There’s a new book out “James” by Percival Everett. It’s a retelling of the classic “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” from the perspective of the runaway slave Jim. This past weekend my daughter said she is reading James for her book club. I was very excited to hear that as that book had been recommended to me by one of my own bookclub members. After lunch today I went to the library and checked out copies of both Tom Sawyer and The adventures of Huckelberry Finn. Going to brush up on these classics so I can be ready for “James”.

 

 

Sofia and Daniele Go To Father Daughter Dance

 Sofia and her dad, Daniele attend the 4th grade Father-Daughter dance tonight.

 

A Day of Remembrance

 

A day of remembrance February 19, 1942 President Franklin D.Roosevelt signed Executive order 9066. This led to the forced removal and incarceration of some 120,000 Americans of Japanese ancestry living in the west coast who had to abandon their jobs, their homes,and their lives to be sent to one of ten concentration camps scattered in remote, desolate locations scattered around the country.

No Japanese Americans were ever charged, much less convicted, of espionage or sabotage against the United States. Yet they were targeted, rounded up, and imprisoned for years, simply for having the “face of the enemy.”Every February, the Japanese American community commemorates Executive Order 9066 as a reminder of the impact the incarceration experience has had on our families, our community, and our country. It is an opportunity to educate others on the fragility of civil liberties in times of crisis, and the importance of remaining vigilant in protecting the rights and freedoms of all.

 

 

Lunch With Janice

 

Today I met up with my friend Janice for lunch. We talked about our family histories and the impact this date Feb 19th has on all Japanese Americans. We reflected on the importance of a collective “Day of Remembrance “ in our community. A nice ramen lunch at Hiro Nori.

Family Time at Home, School and Church

 

Making wreaths for retirement home

Weekend in Oakland

 

  I was so happy to spend time with my daughter Aria and two of my grandchildren Sofia and baby Michael this weekend in Oakland. We arrived at the airport on Saturday morning and they arrived from Dallas at nearly the same time. 

 

We took an uber to Jocelyn and Pati's airbnb

 

We explored the Piedmont shopping area and had pizza for lunch.

 

We checked into our airbnb at 3:00. Great location next to the restaurant we will all meet at on Sunday after Nancy's Celebration. Lots of great cafes, shops and restaurants on the Main Street. 

 

Saturday afternoon / evening we went back to Jocelyn and Pati's and sat and talked and ate Chinese take out. Sofia and Stuart watched parts of the films Godzilla and Barbie. 

 Mariko came over with lots of things for the Celebration for Nancy on sunday.  Joce, Pati, Aria and I are to meet at 10:00 at "The Wolf" restaurant to help set up.

 

On Sunday the gathering for Nancy was wonderful. I'll make a separate post for that.

 We took a leisure walk on Monday morning to have breakfast and browse the shops. 

1t 1:30 Monday we flew to Long Beach with Aria, Sofia and Michael and then they flew on to Dallas. 

 

 

 5 month old baby Michael is a very sweet go with the flow baby. So nice to have them share the weekend with us.