Tag Archives: World War II

Origami Cranes and Hiroshima

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Jan Morrill

Originally posted on Jan Morrill Writes:
Thank you to Google for its March 14, 2012 Google Doodle that reminded me of Akira Yoshizawa‘s 101st birthday. Though I’ve always enjoyed origami, before today, I never really thought about who inspired its…

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Greater Kansas City Japan Festival

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Jan Morrill

I’m excited to head north to Kansas City this weekend for the Greater Kansas City Japan Festival. The festival is organized by a group of friendly, dedicated people and I look forward to seeing them again. This will be the … Continue reading →

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Next Big Thing Blogfest

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Jan Morrill

My friend and mentor, Velda Brotherton, recently invited me to participate in the Next Big Thing blogfest series. She sent me the questions listed below, which she answered in her post dated November 26. You can find Velda’s answers (and … Continue reading →

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The True Cost

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Jan Morrill

Several months ago, I was honored to learn that my story, “Hyphenated Americans,” about the service of my Uncle Yoshio in the 442 Regimental Combat Team during World War II, was accepted into Proud to Be: Writing by American Warriors. … Continue reading →

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My First EBook: Doll in the Red Kimono

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Jan Morrill

It took me all day yesterday, and I pulled out a lot of hair, but I finally managed to get my first Ebook onto Amazon. DOLL IN THE RED KIMONO is a compilation of over 60 blog entries I posted … Continue reading →

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