Harvest moon-viewing … and rabbits
This weekend’s Harvest Moon brings o-tsukimi, an opportunity to gather, appreciate and look for … rabbits? Continue reading Harvest moon-viewing … and rabbits
Tag: Minnesota
Feeding the “real work”
Sometimes I look at my life and think, “There’s a reason why you’re not further along with your work.” But the truth is, my side interests are integral to what I’m trying to accomplish. Continue reading Feeding the “real work”
My most important work
Some days I never get to what I consider my “real work”—writing. And then I remember that every single day I do my most important work of all: helping another human develop the skills, knowledge and experience he will take into adulthood. Continue reading My most important work
Remnants
Today Leo and I explored gardens abandoned when their houses were removed due to flooding. The beauty of domesticated plants turning feral. Continue reading Remnants
Book review: ‘a clearer meaning of tolerance’
I’m tickled to share this new review of my memoir, The Same Moon, from the Japan America Society of Minnesota. Here’s what reviewer Tom Haeg identified as a takeaway: What we learn here is a clearer meaning of tolerance. We must accept others as similar to, not different from ourselves. What we share in common is more important than what distinguishes us. Inclusion not exclusion. … Continue reading Book review: ‘a clearer meaning of tolerance’
Peony snow
This type of snowfall takes me back to one of Japan’s aptly named weather phenomena … Continue reading Peony snow
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
A dream come true
A dream came true for me yesterday — I spoke to a Microsoft conference about my book and about being well in the midst of a pandemic and other hard times. Continue reading A dream come true
#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
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 