If, like me, you've flown through Dallas/Fort Worth Airport but never had a chance to venture beyond the airport, you might be surprised to find out that Dallas and Fort Worth are two somewhat distant cities, with the airport and green prairie between them.

When we were in Fort Worth on April 30, we were very lucky to have museum members and supporters from both Fort Worth AND Dallas join us for a reception hosted by Sylvia K., Anna McF., and Elaine Y. We were especially grateful to get so many in attendance, despite it being a Wednesday night and also because the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth's 2008 Awards Dinner and Silent Auction is happening on May 12.

It was also nice to have a chance to re-connect with David C., a teacher that we worked with in Arkansas on the project Life Interrupted: The Japanese American Experience in WWII Arkansas, who is now teaching at Keller High School, near Fort Worth. We showed everybody at the reception a video clip of the students we met in Arkansas, including a "rap session" featuring David C.'s students. It's good to know that he continues his good work at Keller.

Thank you to all in attendance for your support and generosity! We hope to see you in July!

P.S. If anybody has any photos from this reception that I can post, please email me and I'll be happy to add them.