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’
When we put our words out in the world, they sometimes come back to us in new and surprising ways. Continue reading Back in the book club saddle!
This type of snowfall takes me back to one of Japan’s aptly named weather phenomena … Continue reading Peony snow
Get ready to howl! Monday, January 17, 2022, brings the Wolf Moon. How about sharing what it looks like in your neck of the woods? Continue reading Full moon tomorrow — the Wolf Moon
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
I loved seeing the photos from friends, far and near, at the last full moon. Thank you, #SameMoonFriends — hope to see you again next time! Continue reading #SameMoonFriends gather again
As November’s full moon approached, I kept thinking about what sort of photo I would share with my #SameMoonFriends. Then I saw it — a project I’ve been working on … Continue reading Unintended moon shot
I want to thank everyone who ordered a T-shirt yesterday! My goods & gifts vendor is offering more discounts the rest of this week … Continue reading Thank you! (and more gift ideas)
Good thing I opened this morning’s email! The vendor for The Same Moon goods & gifts is offering 50 percent off all apparel today — Nov. 16, 2021 — only! Might make a fun holiday gift … T-shirts, sweatshirts, tank tops, onesies … (NOTE: Please order a size up. I usually wear a medium in T-shirts but definitely need a large in this model.) The … Continue reading Same Moon T-shirts (and more) on sale
I’ve been thinking about the next full moon — coming Nov. 19, 2021 — and wondering how soon to give the heads up to people who want to join me in greeting their #SameMoonFriends. Seeing the moon has for years caused me think of faraway friends, but it hadn’t occurred to me to invite others into the idea until last month. When I did, it … Continue reading “Trust the timing”
Sarah Coomber 