Remnants
Today Leo and I explored gardens abandoned when their houses were removed due to flooding. The beauty of domesticated plants turning feral. Continue reading Remnants
Book review: ‘a clearer meaning of tolerance’
I’m tickled to share this new review of my memoir, The Same Moon, from the Japan America Society of Minnesota. Here’s what reviewer Tom Haeg identified as a takeaway: What we learn here is a clearer meaning of tolerance. We must accept others as similar to, not different from ourselves. What we share in common is more important than what distinguishes us. Inclusion not exclusion. … Continue reading Book review: ‘a clearer meaning of tolerance’
Back in the book club saddle!
When we put our words out in the world, they sometimes come back to us in new and surprising ways. Continue reading Back in the book club saddle!
A Mother’s Day gift
I gave myself a gift this Mother’s Day — I released my expectations. Continue reading A Mother’s Day gift
Peony snow
This type of snowfall takes me back to one of Japan’s aptly named weather phenomena … Continue reading Peony snow
Writing advice, No. 4: Never hold back
Today’s writing advice: “Never hold back.” Continue reading Writing advice, No. 4: Never hold back
Looking ahead
Here’s a story and illustration that helped me put some should-haves behind and focus on the present. Continue reading Looking ahead
Writing to let go
As I begin drafting a manuscript, I’m reminded that writing memoir is a full-body experience — uncomfortable but healing. Continue reading Writing to let go
Full moon tomorrow — the Wolf Moon
Get ready to howl! Monday, January 17, 2022, brings the Wolf Moon. How about sharing what it looks like in your neck of the woods? Continue reading Full moon tomorrow — the Wolf Moon
Dressing for the (cold) occasion
It’s cold here in Minnesota, but when duty — the dog — calls, dressing right makes it possible to stay relatively cozy. Here’s my how-to … Continue reading Dressing for the (cold) occasion
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