Some days I never get to what I consider my “real work”—writing. And then I remember that every single day I do my most important work of all: helping another human develop the skills, knowledge and experience he will take into adulthood. Continue reading My most important work
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
This type of snowfall takes me back to one of Japan’s aptly named weather phenomena … Continue reading Peony snow
As November’s full moon approached, I kept thinking about what sort of photo I would share with my #SameMoonFriends. Then I saw it — a project I’ve been working on … Continue reading Unintended moon shot
Doodling a gift bag for my Dad today, and celebrating him and the other dads in my life … Jon, Jon’s dad, Grandpa, Grandad, Otousan and other special dad-figures. Thank you for being there, and Happy Father’s Day! (And thanks, D, for the inspiration!) Continue reading Father’s Day
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)
If you’re not from Minnesota, you might be surprised … if you are from Minnesota, you won’t blink an eye. Continue reading April 18, Minnesota style
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
While we grumbled about rain drenching our tent, our socks and everything else, the region we so recently left suffered smoke and superheated winds. I worry about my friends. I wonder about the tomatoes and zucchini ripening in our garden, the hanging pots of petunias. Our hearts and minds are split between old home and new, our attention on friends and family in both places. … Continue reading From landscapes to skyscapes
Sarah Coomber 