Tag Archives: World War II

The Heavy Fog of Fear

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Jan Morrill

A few days ago, the intensity of my drive to outwardly disagree with Trump’s hasty actions and foolhardy words went into overdrive when I heard about the Executive Order to ban immigrants. But, it’s not wise to share opinions on social … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Family History, History, Uncategorized | Tagged Executive Order, immigrants, internment, Japanese, Jews, Muslim, prejudice, World War II | Leave a comment

Unhyphenated Patriots, Part 2

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Jan Morrill

“All of us can’t stay in the camps until the end of the war. Some of us have to go to the front. Our record on the battlefield will determine when you will return and how you will be treated. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged courage, Donald Trump, Japanese American, Japanese American internment, Khizr Khan, Muslim, Newt Gingrich, Ted Cruz, World War II | 5 Comments

Fear of the Huddled Masses

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Jan Morrill

At first, I felt a sense of security upon hearing that more than half of our nation’s governors have said that Syrian refugees would not be welcome in their states. The day after the terrorist attacks took place in Paris, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Hate, History, Politics, Prejudice, Uncategorized | Tagged Abbott, courage, Emma Lazarus, fear, Japanese American, Jewish, Markell, politics, refugees, Statue of Liberty, World War II | 12 Comments

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 →

Posted in Appearances, Haiku, Japanese Culture | Tagged Basho, Greater Kansas City Japan Festival, Haiku, internment, Japanese culture, Kansas City, Life Haiku by Haiku, The Red Kimono, World War II | Leave a comment

#AAPI Asian Pacific Heritage Month: Post 3

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Jan Morrill

Asian Pacific Heritage Month pays tribute to the generations of the Asians and Pacific Islanders and their contributions to the rich and diverse history of the United States. In researching The Red Kimono and its sequel (currently a work-in-progress and titled Broken Dreams) … Continue reading →