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Japan, Memoir, Minnesota, Quotes, Same Moon Friends, The Same Moon

#SameMoonFriends project

As I anticipate tonight’s full moon, I’m thinking of friends I miss across town and around the world, and I wonder if they will look up and see the beautiful autumn moon … #SameMoonFriends Continue reading #SameMoonFriends project

Unknown's avatarSarah Coomber - writerOctober 20, 2021December 8, 20211 Comment
Memoir, Writing, Writing prompts

Writing advice, No. 2

Today’s writing advice: “Let the words flow.” Continue reading Writing advice, No. 2

Unknown's avatarSarah Coomber - writerOctober 13, 20219 Comments
feathers
Memoir, Writing, Writing prompts

The best piece of writing advice

People often wonder how to start a writing project. I have one piece of advice, and every day I take it to heart, I make progress … Continue reading The best piece of writing advice

Unknown's avatarSarah Coomber - writerSeptember 30, 20213 Comments
Quotes, Writing prompts

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

Unknown's avatarSarah Coomber - writerSeptember 9, 2021Leave a comment
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

Unknown's avatarSarah 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

Unknown's avatarSarah Coomber - writerAugust 23, 2021August 24, 20214 Comments
classes, Memoir, Writing, Writing prompts

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

Unknown's avatarSarah Coomber - writerJuly 18, 2021December 6, 20213 Comments
Japan, Memoir, The Same Moon

Fireflies: a mystery solved!

I was mesmerized decades ago by a swarm of flashing fireflies in Japan and wondered, do they synchronize their flashes? Well, this week I got my answer! Continue reading Fireflies: a mystery solved!

Unknown's avatarSarah Coomber - writerJuly 17, 2021July 16, 2021Leave a comment
Honest food, Japan

Making a matcha latte

Jon and I have worked out a recipe for really good matcha lattes. And here it is … Continue reading Making a matcha latte

Unknown's avatarSarah Coomber - writerJuly 15, 2021July 16, 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

Unknown's avatarSarah Coomber - writerJuly 13, 2021September 26, 20218 Comments

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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.
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