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Author: Sarah Coomber - writer

Corona days, meditations, Memoir, Minnesota, Things to let go

What, me worry?

Leaving our dog in the care of my mother-in-law forced me to recognize the futility of one of my most highly developed skills: worrying. Continue reading What, me worry?

Unknown's avatarSarah Coomber - writerNovember 19, 2020November 19, 20202 Comments
shadows of my dog and me running in the snow
Corona days, Memoir, Minnesota

How are you?

When you’re asked “how are you,” what do you say these days? Sometimes I’ve answered, “Held together by duct tape.” But, big picture, that’s not really what’s holding me together … Continue reading How are you?

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Corona days, Memoir, Minnesota

Different

Living back in my home state, I’m listening for the greatest hits of the Minnesota vernacular. Continue reading Different

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Joy, Minnesota

Another day (Nov. 4, 2020)

My morning reflection on the election … and first poem in many, many moons. Continue reading Another day (Nov. 4, 2020)

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Joy, Memoir, Minnesota

Joy No. 47

Born and raised a flatlander, I have always been awed by mountains, but sometimes they get in the way … Continue reading Joy No. 47

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Japan, Memoir, The Same Moon

We made it to 41!

Thank you to everyone who has written a review for The Same Moon — we’ve hit 41 reviews on Amazon and seven on Goodreads! Continue reading We made it to 41!

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Joy, Memoir, Minnesota

Joy No. 46

Is there a specific word for the joy we can feel when returning to a place that feels like — is — home? Continue reading Joy No. 46

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events, Japan, Memoir, The Same Moon, Writing

Meet me on Zoom?

I am doing a Zoom book event for The Same Moon TOMORROW (Wednesday, Oct. 7) at 2 p.m. (Pacific Time) as part of the “Power of the Pen” series … Continue reading Meet me on Zoom?

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Corona days, Memoir, Minnesota

Moving home

Moving across the country, back to the neighborhood where I grew up, has left me without words …. well, almost. It also has me wondering about the idea of belonging and how we find our place in the world. Continue reading Moving home

Unknown's avatarSarah Coomber - writerOctober 1, 2020November 11, 20204 Comments
Corona days, featured, Memoir, The Same Moon, Writing

Living the dream — book groups!

Book groups are a welcome break from isolating times, and this group of indominable women met in the midst of wildfire smoke (in WA) and my move (in MN). #thankful Continue reading Living the dream — book groups!

Unknown's avatarSarah Coomber - writerSeptember 29, 2020December 10, 2021Leave a comment

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  • Moon viewing/book event — Thursday, 8/27/26 August 25, 2026
  • I’m in Sandwich Season now March 23, 2025
  • Halloween in Japan: 2024 October 31, 2024

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