on 5/5/9 Mari is talking about her cat dolls and showing her vase that her grandson gave to her 12 years ago and the little baby shoes of her grandson as well -

Mari talking about her group of bears to her family -via this video on 5/5/9

Mari remembering the visit of Fukiko and her two grandsons in her home studio -

some of her painting are in the backgroud -

Mari's Blue Vase

and for next time:

this dear Fukiko and family of Mari Hirooka is a scene from my very own neighborhood - Forest Hills, New York which I promise to show you when you visit again and have a little bit more time to spend enjoying New York:

some things we all saw together on your visit

Mari Hirooka - Portrait

Mari Hirooka - Portrait

Copyright: Walter Paul Bebirian