How we forget sometimes how we got where we are after those years of growing up among those who cared for us.

My duaghter growing up in Sendai, Japan.

Marissa with her Mom (top pic) and with a sister who came to visit us every now and then, cna't remember her name.

She was a powerhouse full of energy.

Visiting the 'Yochien' Principal and his family at the Mukaiyama Kindergarten.

With Peter and Eli at our back yard on Second Avenue in San Francisco.

In the basement of our Second Ave Apartment with Eli.