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Category: inspiration

inspiration, Memoir, parenting, Writing

“a ball of light”

A few thoughts on why we are drawn to write and read stories … Continue reading “a ball of light”

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inspiration, Memoir, Minnesota, parenting

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

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COVID-19, inspiration

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

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Weekly blog

As mentioned (May 2, 2026), in ...

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A cartoon sandwich -- two slices of bread frame a pair of blue eyes with eyelashes and stylized ingredients. Below the sandwich is the phrase Sandwich Season.
Exploring the burdens and blessings of life in the sandwich generation—juggling the needs of my parents and son with special needs—and encouraging others in similar seasons. (Join me on Substack.)

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Retired newsletter

Looking for Loon Landing / Same Loon? Here’s the archive of posts, including:

  • writing tips & prompts
  • Japan
  • food
  • faith
  • Minnesota
  • family
  • news about The Same Moon, my Japan memoir (Camphor Press, 2020)

Retired blog

  • An autumn trip to Japan October 2, 2026
  • Moon viewing/book event — Thursday, 8/27/26 August 25, 2026
  • I’m in Sandwich Season now March 23, 2025

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