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Tag: Japan

Japan, Memoir, The Same Moon

Happy Girls’ Day

March 3 — Girls’ Day — dismayed me, as a newly divorced woman in Japan. But it probably also helped me find my unexpected path toward parenthood. Continue reading Happy Girls’ Day

Sarah Coomber - writerMarch 3, 20215 Comments
Corona days, Honest food, Japan, Memoir, Minnesota, The Same Moon, Un-natural flavors

MacGyvered sushi (recipe)

In 2020, regular days are worth celebrating — and why not celebrate with some easy homespun sushi? Continue reading MacGyvered sushi (recipe)

Sarah Coomber - writerDecember 14, 2020December 14, 2020Leave a comment
Japan, Memoir, Writing

New release — a literary visit to rural Japan

I’m absolutely delighted to share with you the release of Inaka: Portraits of Life in Rural Japan! This collection includes my essay “Unexpected retreat.” Continue reading New release — a literary visit to rural Japan

Sarah Coomber - writerAugust 9, 2020August 8, 2020Leave a comment
Japan, Memoir, Quotes, The Same Moon

Weaving in a Japanese bath

Weaving — with its infinite possibilities of pattern — has been offering me a concrete way to think about life … and the beauty of Japanese baths! Continue reading Weaving in a Japanese bath

Sarah Coomber - writerJuly 16, 20206 Comments
coronavirus, COVID-19, Japan, Memoir, The Same Moon

A freedom flashback

The definition of freedom I shared as a 16-year-old exchange student seems particularly relevant today. Continue reading A freedom flashback

Sarah Coomber - writerJuly 4, 2020Leave a comment
Japan, Memoir, The Same Moon

Memoir mail call

There’s nothing like holding the final product in your hands! Continue reading Memoir mail call

Sarah Coomber - writerJuly 2, 2020Leave a comment
Japan, Memoir, The Same Moon

Trust sends FOMO packing

When I boarded my first flight for Japan, I began learning to embrace what must be the opposite of FOMO: trust. Continue reading Trust sends FOMO packing

Sarah Coomber - writerJune 24, 2020Leave a comment
featured, Japan, Memoir, The Same Moon, Writing

Video: The Same Moon is back — new edition

The Same Moon is here in a new edition, including an all-new epilogue. It’s a story of encouragement and hope — and a little escape to 1990s Japan! Continue reading Video: The Same Moon is back — new edition

Sarah Coomber - writerJune 18, 2020September 1, 2021Leave a comment
Japan, Memoir, The Same Moon, Writing

This is getting real! The paperback cover is set

I just received the final version of the paperback wrap — and learned I can offer readers a discount code for The Same Moon! Continue reading This is getting real! The paperback cover is set

Sarah Coomber - writerJune 15, 2020June 15, 20202 Comments
Japan, Memoir, The Same Moon

Trying on different-colored lenses

We will not understand each other perfectly. But we must try. After all, it does not take very many drops of blue to start turning yellow … green. Maybe we can live with green. Continue reading Trying on different-colored lenses

Sarah Coomber - writerJune 3, 20201 Comment

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