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A few Same Moon-related blog posts
(For more Same Moon and Japan-focused posts, see my Japan category.)
A post about the topic of gender equality … an easy sushi recipe inspired by my firefly eve with the Kashimas … music from back in the day …
“Is Japan still like that?”
As much as I loved living in Japan, it challenged my notions of gender equality. A recent talk I attended offered some fresh insights … Continue reading “Is Japan still like that?”
MacGyvered sushi (recipe)
In 2020, regular days are worth celebrating — and why not celebrate with some easy homespun sushi? Continue reading MacGyvered sushi (recipe)
A memoir mixtape
Mixtapes can remind us of the people we once were. Here’s one from half my life ago … Japan 1994! Continue reading A memoir mixtape
Ready to write?
Take-along writing prompt
Sometimes (always?) the most challenging part of writing is getting started. That’s why I created this Memoir Moment writing tool that will guide you into writing a tiny piece of your story. Continue reading Take-along writing prompt
Start 2021 with a storytelling class
Ready to share a story in 2021 but not sure how to begin? Join me for Memoir Moment class! Continue reading Start 2021 with a storytelling class
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
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About Me
After nearly two decades in Washington state, I now live … and try to remember to breathe deeply … with my family, back in Minnesota.
These days I am sharing The Same Moon, my memoir of running off to Japan, encouraging others to write their stories, blogging about my family’s transition back to Minnesota life (after nearly two decades away), and working as a writing consultant and yoga instructor
Sarah Coomber 