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inspiration, Memoir, Minnesota, parenting

A Mother’s Day gift

I gave myself a gift this Mother’s Day — I released my expectations. Continue reading A Mother’s Day gift

Sarah Coomber - writerMay 9, 2022May 9, 20222 Comments
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
Honest food, parenting, Un-natural flavors

Treats that trick

Here’s a Halloween public service announcement: Treats do not agree with every child. And it might not be just about the sugar. Continue reading Treats that trick

Sarah Coomber - writerOctober 29, 2021October 29, 2021Leave a comment
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
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, meditations

The simple math of a whole heart

Have you ever felt fragmented? I’ve often used that word to describe myself … until now. It seems sheltering-in-place offers a path to a more whole-hearted way of living. Continue reading The simple math of a whole heart

Sarah Coomber - writerApril 21, 2020April 21, 2020Leave a comment
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
Corona days

Navigating a new reality: corona closures

I had just written about trying to slow life down when the email arrived saying school is cancelled for six weeks. It might as well have said, “Welcome to your new life.” Continue reading Navigating a new reality: corona closures

Sarah Coomber - writerMarch 14, 2020March 14, 2020Leave a comment
meditations

Recognizing a rescue

A new favorite song helped me see Christmas — and what comes next — in a new way. Continue reading Recognizing a rescue

Sarah Coomber - writerDecember 21, 2019December 21, 20194 Comments
Rainbow of petroleum on asphalt
Honest food, Memoir, Un-natural flavors

The irony of additives

In this ninth installment, I offer a quick recap of the lessons learned in our family’s quest to bring peace to our home and share a surprising place where food additives lurk. Prepare for irony. Continue reading The irony of additives

Sarah Coomber - writerNovember 12, 2019November 21, 2019Leave a comment

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