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Category: Corona days

Corona days, Memoir, Minnesota, Things to let go

New day dawning

Moving mid-pandemic made it pretty easy to swing between two lives — neither where-we-were nor where-we-are. A recent walk with Leo and a feral iris sighting helped move me forward … Continue reading New day dawning

Sarah Coomber - writerJune 11, 2021Leave a comment
classes, Corona days, Joy, Minnesota, Writing, Writing prompts, Yoga

Getting back on the horse (pose)

Yesterday, I got back on the horse of my old life … pre-pandemic, pre-move-from-Washington life: I taught Holy Yoga, live and in-person. Continue reading Getting back on the horse (pose)

Sarah Coomber - writerJune 3, 2021September 26, 2021Leave a comment
Corona days, Images, Japan, Minnesota

Living as a new leaf (spring 2021)

The return of spring reminds me of lessons learned driving in Japan and helps me see our emergence from pandemic restrictions in a new way. Continue reading Living as a new leaf (spring 2021)

Sarah Coomber - writerMay 26, 2021May 26, 20216 Comments
classes, Corona days, Images, Memoir, Minnesota, Writing

One year ago yesterday

We so often experience something for the last time without realizing it. I’m thankful for this set of #MondayMemories. Continue reading One year ago yesterday

Sarah Coomber - writerMarch 22, 2021October 29, 2021Leave a comment
Corona days, Honest food, Japan, Memoir, Minnesota, The Same Moon, Un-natural flavors

MacGyvered sushi (recipe)

In 2020, regular days are worth celebrating — and why not celebrate with some easy homespun sushi? Continue reading MacGyvered sushi (recipe)

Sarah Coomber - writerDecember 14, 2020December 14, 2020Leave a comment
classes, Corona days, Memoir, Writing

Your story matters — let’s write it

This strange year has brought something into focus: my deep passion for helping others (including you?) tell their stories. Continue reading Your story matters — let’s write it

Sarah Coomber - writerDecember 3, 2020September 1, 2021Leave a comment
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?

Sarah 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?

Sarah Coomber - writerNovember 16, 2020Leave a comment
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

Sarah Coomber - writerNovember 11, 20202 Comments
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

Sarah Coomber - writerOctober 1, 2020November 11, 20204 Comments

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