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Minnesota

Dressing for the (cold) occasion

It’s cold here in Minnesota, but when duty — the dog — calls, dressing right makes it possible to stay relatively cozy. Here’s my how-to … Continue reading Dressing for the (cold) occasion

Sarah Coomber - writerJanuary 6, 20228 Comments
Images, Making stuff

Father’s Day

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

Sarah Coomber - writerJune 20, 2021November 28, 20214 Comments
classes, Corona days, Images, Memoir, Minnesota, Writing

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

Sarah Coomber - writerMarch 22, 2021October 29, 2021Leave a comment
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classes, Memoir, Minnesota, Writing

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

Sarah Coomber - writerMarch 15, 2021March 15, 2021Leave a comment
Minnesota

The winter ya-yas: a cautionary tale (skijoring, take 1)

Cold weather can inspire some interesting experiments. My latest: an attempt at a winter activity called skijoring. Continue reading The winter ya-yas: a cautionary tale (skijoring, take 1)

Sarah Coomber - writerJanuary 28, 2021February 24, 20214 Comments
Corona days, Un-natural flavors

Cabin fever or a food sensitivity?

If you suspect food sensitivities affect your child (or self … or other family member … ), our current sequestered state offers opportunities for exploration. Continue reading Cabin fever or a food sensitivity?

Sarah Coomber - writerMarch 29, 2020March 29, 2020Leave a comment
meditations, Memoir, Yoga

Finding a soft heart

This brief essay about my father-in-law, who passed Jan. 4, provided the foundation of a Holy Yoga class I taught last week. Continue reading Finding a soft heart

Sarah Coomber - writerJanuary 21, 2019

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