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Harvest moon-viewing … and rabbits

This weekend’s Harvest Moon brings o-tsukimi, an opportunity to gather, appreciate and look for … rabbits? Continue reading Harvest moon-viewing … and rabbits

Sarah Coomber - writerSeptember 9, 2022September 9, 20224 Comments

Art, Japan, Making stuff, Writing

Turning order into chaos

The chaos of summer has knocked me off writing and into projects … currently turning visual order into chaos … Continue reading Turning order into chaos

Sarah Coomber - writerJuly 23, 2022July 23, 20222 Comments

Japan, Memoir, Minnesota, The Same Moon, Writing

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’

Sarah Coomber - writerJune 9, 2022June 9, 20224 Comments

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Peony snow

This type of snowfall takes me back to one of Japan’s aptly named weather phenomena … Continue reading Peony snow

Sarah Coomber - writerApril 20, 2022April 20, 20222 Comments

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A dream come true

A dream came true for me yesterday — I spoke to a Microsoft conference about my book and about being well in the midst of a pandemic and other hard times. Continue reading A dream come true

Sarah Coomber - writerDecember 10, 2021December 10, 20214 Comments

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#SameMoonFriends gather again

I loved seeing the photos from friends, far and near, at the last full moon. Thank you, #SameMoonFriends — hope to see you again next time! Continue reading #SameMoonFriends gather again

Sarah Coomber - writerDecember 4, 2021December 4, 2021Leave a comment

Japan, Memoir, Same Moon Friends, The Same Moon

Thank you! (and more gift ideas)

I want to thank everyone who ordered a T-shirt yesterday! My goods & gifts vendor is offering more discounts the rest of this week … Continue reading Thank you! (and more gift ideas)

Sarah Coomber - writerNovember 17, 2021November 18, 20212 Comments

Japan, Memoir, Same Moon Friends, The Same Moon

Same Moon T-shirts (and more) on sale

Good thing I opened this morning’s email! The vendor for The Same Moon goods & gifts is offering 50 percent off all apparel today — Nov. 16, 2021 — only! Might make a fun holiday gift … T-shirts, sweatshirts, tank tops, onesies … (NOTE: Please order a size up. I usually wear a medium in T-shirts but definitely need a large in this model.) The … Continue reading Same Moon T-shirts (and more) on sale

Sarah Coomber - writerNovember 16, 2021November 17, 2021Leave a comment

Japan, Memoir, Minnesota, The Same Moon

“Trust the timing”

I’ve been thinking about the next full moon — coming Nov. 19, 2021 — and wondering how soon to give the heads up to people who want to join me in greeting their #SameMoonFriends. Seeing the moon has for years caused me think of faraway friends, but it hadn’t occurred to me to invite others into the idea until last month. When I did, it … Continue reading “Trust the timing”

Sarah Coomber - writerNovember 8, 20212 Comments