Today’s writing prompt

Responding to a quote can make for a rich writing experience. Here’s one to try today. Continue reading Today’s writing prompt

SarahSeptember 9, 2021Leave a comment

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Take-along writing prompt

Sometimes (always?) the most challenging part of writing is getting started. That’s why I created this Memoir Moment writing tool that will guide you into writing a tiny piece of your story. Continue reading Take-along writing prompt

SarahJuly 18, 2021July 21, 2021Leave a comment

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

SarahJuly 13, 2021July 13, 20216 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!

SarahJune 16, 2021September 1, 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)

SarahJune 3, 2021June 3, 2021Leave a comment

Things to let go, Writing

On going fallow

If my brain were a landscape, this would be it … and that’s why it’s time for a change. Continue reading On going fallow

SarahMarch 24, 20212 Comments

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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

SarahMarch 22, 2021March 22, 2021Leave a comment

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Haiku, memoir and the Easter bunny

I’m finding that haiku is a surprisingly helpful tool for getting memories on the page. Here’s one about a tooth … and the Easter bunny.
#MondayMemories Continue reading Haiku, memoir and the Easter bunny

SarahMarch 15, 2021March 15, 2021Leave a comment

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Those Best-Laid Plans …

I live in the Land of Best-Laid Plans — as in the ones that go astray. The latest iteration is how my plan to teach memoir writing classes online is evolving … Continue reading Those Best-Laid Plans …

SarahFebruary 27, 2021February 26, 2021Leave a comment

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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

SarahDecember 3, 2020September 1, 2021Leave a comment

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