Several years ago, I had the good fortune to visit Hiroshima, Japan. I say good fortune because I believe that every human being on earth should visit this City and view the Museum there. Regardless of your beliefs regarding the war and the atrocities that occurred, nothing can compare to the aftermath of a nuclear explosion. This museum contains pictures of people crying as their flesh melts off their bodies, and one exhibit which features a tricycle and a little metal hat, all that was left of a child who was playing in his backyard when the bomb hit.

I took my children to see that exhibit, and my youngest son, who was 12 at the time, (the computer geek whom I mentioned in another post), was so moved, he based his “History Fair” website, the theme of which was “Triumph and Tragedy”, on Hiroshima. He even won third place in NY State.

But what is truly amazing to me, is the spirit of forgiveness and hope that pervades the City. Despite the presence of one of the bombed buildings, which is kept in the center of Hiroshima, as a monument to remind everyone of what happened. Every person we met there has a strong desire for world peace, it is a theme throughout the city, which has a very large Soka Gakkai establishment (a Buddhist peace organization – see www.sgi-usa.org).

So I am offering this website to you

This is the Go Gear Frankie Large Peace Tote Bag – great for holding books, gym clothes, baby things and     just about anything else. Wouldn’t this make a great gift for a new Mom, or friend who is fighting for peace?

KBD Peace Keychain Wallet