A thousand unanswered calls. A family ought to be a source of refuge and safety for a child, as well as for grown-ups. But thousands of abductions of children across international boundaries having taken place over the last decade have made Japan famous. The refuge these parents seek are family courts that predicate decisions regarding … More It’s a Family Matter
Cool, humid wind was blowing in when I stepped into the courtyard this morning to walk to the subway. Bright and drizzling, more fresh than New York mornings are ordinarily allowed to be. I drew hard filling breaths. Rui turned five today. Last night I slept like a drunk for four hours. Now I was … More Mornings Without A Stroller
5 years old, Tuesday Rui’s story has been added to a list of stories of others in equally serious predicaments by The Japan Children’s Rights Network, a group dedicated to fighting Japanese legal discrimination and sanctioning of parental abduction. Their website contains a wealth of useful resources. Please take a look! You can read Rui’s … More Rui’s Birthday is November 16th
This photo of John Lennon was posted on the web by Yoko Ono to celebrate John’s fatherhood. There’s John the daddy; a European much loved by Japanese people, caring for his son in the park. John’s cross-cultural marriage to Yoko was a liberating step into embracing humanity. They showed the world that national, linguistic boundaries … More Strangers on this road we are on, We are not two, we are one.
For Rui Boy 