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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
classes, Corona days, Joy, Minnesota, Writing, Writing prompts, Yoga

Getting back on the horse (pose)

Yesterday, I got back on the horse of my old life … pre-pandemic, pre-move-from-Washington life: I taught Holy Yoga, live and in-person. Continue reading Getting back on the horse (pose)

Unknown's avatarSarah Coomber - writerJune 3, 2021September 26, 2021Leave a comment
classes, Corona days, Images, Memoir, Minnesota, Writing

One year ago yesterday

We so often experience something for the last time without realizing it. I’m thankful for this set of #MondayMemories. Continue reading One year ago yesterday

Unknown's avatarSarah Coomber - writerMarch 22, 2021October 29, 2021Leave a comment
Memoir, Minnesota

Recalling Maria

Where do these memories come from? Today I woke up thinking about a young girl from Laos … I last saw her forty years ago — but I visited her once-upon-a-time house today.
#MondayMemories Continue reading Recalling Maria

Unknown's avatarSarah Coomber - writerMarch 8, 2021September 26, 2021Leave a comment
cross country skier
Memoir, Minnesota

Second-chance snow

A snap decision or comment can have a major impact on our lives. So can a few snowflakes. (Thank goodness!) #MondayMemories Continue reading Second-chance snow

Unknown's avatarSarah Coomber - writerMarch 1, 2021September 26, 20215 Comments
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Memoir, The Same Moon, Writing

Write Your Story: Things

Writing in times of stress can be cathartic. This writing prompt suggests finding a story in something you can actually touch. Continue reading Write Your Story: Things

Unknown's avatarSarah Coomber - writerJuly 1, 2020September 26, 20212 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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Looking for Loon Landing / Same Loon? Here’s the archive of posts, including:

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