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Genre: Historical Fiction
Word Count: 100
JULY 10, 1945
Teresa Fletcher breathed in the aroma of apple pie. “Do you think they’ll like my fried chicken?”
“Considering the slop they’ve probably had to eat; your cooking will seem like fine dining.” Bob grinned.
She beamed at her new husband with pride. For three years he’d taken care of Al and Mary’s farm ignoring slurs, threats, and even attacks from the townspeople.
When the Tsukamotos entered, Teresa opened her arms wide and cried, “Welcome home!”
“Our house looks better than when we left!” Mary hugged the newlyweds. “Why’d you do this for us?”
Bob shrugged. “It was the right thing.”
Mary and daughter Marielle Tsukamoto
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Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
Another snapshot of human kindness from our great history. To live to 101 years, shows that having a real purpose to pursue for others has its rewards.
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Thank you, whoever you are. I’m going to guess this is James.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A very inspiring story
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Thank you, Geeta.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Heartwarming. I watched a series on something similar some years ago – the fate of other country nationals in their adopted countries is not that widely talked about.
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Dear Sandra,
This has always been a piece of American history that’s made my blood boil. Thank you for your kind comments and the loan of your lovely photo.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Some will not go along with the drumbeat of hatred, and that makes all the difference. One of your best
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Dear Neil,
Thank heaven for the Bob Fletchers of our world. Thank you for a lovely comment/compliment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I just finished reading The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, so this is a story close to my heart.
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Dear Violet,
I had to look up the book. It looks like a good one. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Same subject matter- another wonderful book Snow Falling on Cedars.
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An incredible act of kindness. I followed the link and despite it being a lot to read, it really was well worth it!
*July 10 1945, a year to the day before I was born!
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Dear Keith,
Knowing it was a lot to read, I hesitated linking it. It was the best article I could find about Mr. Fletcher and the folks he helped…and the most I could find about his wife. I’m glad you took the time. You and my husband were born the same year. 😉
Thank you,
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Some people, thankfully, do the right thing no matter the consequences. This was a great example of “the right thing”. Good story. Glad it is not fiction.
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Dear Jan,
Often fact is better than fiction. This story made me happy. Hurrah for the Bob Fletchers of this world who quietly do the right thing! And hurrah for husbands who read and comment on their wives’ stories. 😉
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A wonderful story, Rochelle. And it’s such a relief to be reminded from time to time that there are indeed good people in the world, even if our reality seems to drift down the drain fast.
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Dear Gabi,
Thankfully history is full of the heroes. It’s always fun to learn of another. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Beautiful, heart-warming story! Reminds me of tenants who leave a dirty house for us to clean up.
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Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Reena.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Doing the right thing and helping others has such power. Great entry this week, R!
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Dear Yvette,
It’s comforting to know there were good people. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I agree and I hope you have a great week
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Rochelle, your true story made my day. Walking the walk while helping neutralize the evil others committed against this innocent family. It doesn’t surprise me that his benevolent acts added years to his life.
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Dear Lisa,
Your comment brings me a smile. Sorry about my tardy reply. I love finding stories about the heroes in history. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, happy to make you smile. No worries on tardiness. Yes, and you find ones we need to know about.
Shalom,
Lisa
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Dear Rochelle,
You have an amazing knack at bringing wonderful historical stories to life. Stories we would otherwise no nothing about. This was such a one. How amazing there are Bob Fletchers in this world! (I took the time to read your link and am even more amazed at the whole thing.)
Shalom and lotsa courageous love,
Dale
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Dear Dale,
You know me. When I find ’em I gotta share ’em. 😉 I know the link was a long one but I thought the best one. Bob really had the courage to take a stand, without any thought of consequences. How could Teresa not fall in love with him?
Thank you for your sweet comments.
Shalom and lotsa brave hugs,
Rochelle
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It was worth the long read, honestly. As always, you have delivered!
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lovely tale…
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Thank you, Nandini.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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So inspiring and heartwarming!
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Thank you so much, Joy.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What an inspiring man – to stand up for what was right despite the problems this undoubtedly gave him, thanks for sharing Rochelle ❤️
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Dear Ange,
It seems he never gave his actions a second thought. He knew what was right and he did it. Gotta admire that. Thank you for your sweet comments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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❤️
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A true gentleman in a time of terrible behaviour from regular people. An honourable man
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Dear Laurie,
I love it when these stories come to me. This one through Facebook. He was a true gentleman indeed. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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kindness goes a long way even in unexpected places indeed.
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Dear Plaridel,
So true. Thank you for reading and commenting.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Lovely story Rochelle! I enjoyed it xoxo
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Dear Carol Anne,
I’m glad you enjoyed my story. It’s nice to know there are good people in the world.
I apologize for forgetting the photo description. The big while ball of fluff in the middle of the picture is a cluster of white flowers with small petals like lilacs. They seem to be growing through rocks and slate.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What a wonderful story, Rochelle. I’m smiling about that!
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Dear Chris,
Glad to elicit smiles. 😀 Thank you!
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Another inspiring and heartwarming story beautifully told. Thank you, Rochelle.
Shalom
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Beautiful and informative, as usual, Rochelle. Inspiring too. Shalom.
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