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So how did the U.S. and Japan reconcile from the situation in 1945 to the strong alliance we have today, even if the ethical debate over whether it was the right decision to use atomic bombs will never be resolved? Was it all the military, political, economic, and social reforms the U.S instituted during the roughly seven- year occupation of Japan following its surrender? Was it U.S. General Douglas MacArthur keeping Emperor Hirohito as the nation’s symbolic leader, even when democratizing the political structure? Was it the three- decade long “economic miracle” partly due to the financial aid from the U.S. and the “bubble economy” of the 1980s? Was it that the Japanese and U.S. citizens wanted to forget the past, heal, and concentrate on the future? Most likely it is a mix of all the above.
So, what can I learn from this and put into practice in my own life and business relationships? I have to be eager to ask for forgiveness for my wrongdoings, and I must forgive those who transgress against me. Reconciliation and trying to make the future better than the past are the only ways to achieve freedom and foster greater understanding between people, business partners, and symbolically, between nations, ultimately serving as a broader reminder of our shared humanity. Sorry for the long (history) lesson today! Please blame the 11-hour flight from Narita to Chicago for it!
Talk soon,
–Borbala Banto, CPA
Christopher, Julianna, and Claudia at the Children’s Peace Monument in Hiroshima on April 20.
Creole Seasoning Ingredients • 2 tablespoons paprika • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder • 1/2 tablespoon onion powder • 1/2 tablespoon cayenne or chili powder • 1/4 tablespoon dried oregano • 1/4 tablespoon dried thyme
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Shrimp Sausage Skewers These shrimp skewers are a quick way to add some surf and turf to your cookout. Pair them with a vinaigrette salad for a side dish that complements without overwhelming the main event.
1/2 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 pound cooked sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
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2 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
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DIRECTIONS 1. Heat your grill to medium-high.
2. In a bowl, combine all ingredients for creole seasoning. 3. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, zucchini pieces, and sausage pieces, and cover them with the olive oil. 4. Add creole seasoning and mix well until all ingredients are covered. 5. Load up skewers with alternating pieces of shrimp, sausage, and zucchini until they’re full. 6. Grill skewers until shrimp are well-cooked (6–8 minutes).
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