Q: What kept you going during the creative process?A: Although writing and cutting the script down to 30 minutes was a solitary process that allowed for long bouts of procrastination.

(Photo by Gann Matsuda/Manzanar Committee)The Manzanar Commitee mourns the passing of former Amache incarceree Minoru Min Tonai of Woodland Hills on Sept.and I saw Min slowly making his way down to where I was.

I remember telling him that it wasnt safe.Well certainly miss his wit and penetrating analysis.the Japanese American Cultural Community Center.

My fondest memory of Min was during the Katari program when we went to the reservoir at Manzanar.He was always willing to answer any questions that students had.

Min was a unique community leader.

to making sure Amache was established as a National Historic Site.How? You gonna quit your job? Your mom.

It didnt smell like dust and decay.gleaming brightly up at prospective buyers.

its limited income wasnt enough to put multiple people through college.I could see etched on the blades a series of wavy lines and small divots.