The grandmother was very kind. She spent time with us. She showed us how to dance, the tea ceremony, and she shared pictures with us. At the end of the stay, she also gave Judy and I beautiful sumo calendars 
"Understanding" diversity as a source of unity and creativity through participation in Japan America Society of Oklahoma City and trips to Japan sponsored by Wings of Rotary (Casady Students) UNESCO-Fulbright(Clydia), Japan Memorial Fund Fulbright(Carmen), and Japan Foundation(Gigi)
Sunday, December 11, 2005
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