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Category: Minnesota

meditations, Minnesota

ISO rest on Labor Day weekend

Being included in an article about the spiritual discipline of rest has caused me to consider how much I try to “get done” and even how I greet others. Continue reading ISO rest on Labor Day weekend

Sarah Coomber - writerSeptember 3, 20216 Comments
Minnesota

Waterskiing: simple as home

It’s surprising how a small change can make something possible — like waterskiing behind an old fishing boat … Continue reading Waterskiing: simple as home

Sarah Coomber - writerAugust 23, 2021August 24, 20214 Comments
Japan, Memoir, Minnesota, The Same Moon, Writing, Writing prompts

On (not) being 25

I recently was mistakenly believed to be 25 — haha! (Thanks, Zoom.) That’s an age I would never want to return to but, on reflection, one that has been foundational to the person I’ve become. Continue reading On (not) being 25

Sarah Coomber - writerJuly 13, 2021September 26, 20218 Comments
Japan, Memoir, Minnesota, The Same Moon

Happy birthday, buddy!

My memoir was released by Camphor Press a year ago today — and what a year it has been! Now The Same Moon and I are heading back out into the world … Continue reading Happy birthday, buddy!

Sarah Coomber - writerJune 18, 20214 Comments
Japan, Memoir, Minnesota, The Same Moon, Writing

Author event: Join JETAA & me!

Summer is the perfect time to share my memoir, The Same Moon, and you can join me from anywhere in the world for this JETAA event! Continue reading Author event: Join JETAA & me!

Sarah Coomber - writerJune 16, 2021September 1, 2021Leave a comment
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
Memoir, Minnesota

Turkey update: the hunter

Is it possible to become too attached to wild turkeys? For the time being I say all’s well that ends well. Continue reading Turkey update: the hunter

Sarah Coomber - writerMay 14, 2021Leave a comment
Memoir, Minnesota

Um yah yeah, I’m home

After eight months back in Minnesota, I’m still finding my way home … this time with help from fellow St. Olaf College alumni. Continue reading Um yah yeah, I’m home

Sarah Coomber - writerMay 4, 2021May 26, 20212 Comments

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