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ELAINE KOYAMA WRITES

Elaine Koyama Writes

Author: elainekoyamawrites

Born and raised in Montana, schooled at Stanford, worked at ag giant Cargill, co-owned an IT consulting firm. Embarking on a writing career. Raised three kids, recently widowed. Now, the rest of the story.
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The Proverbial Cart before the Horse

Posted on April 14, 2026April 12, 2026 by elainekoyamawrites

Some days I feel as though I am manifesting Donald Trump in my life. Not that I want to bomb… Read more The Proverbial Cart before the Horse

35mm family photo, Easter, 1958

The Last Time my Dad Went to Church

Posted on April 5, 2026April 3, 2026 by elainekoyamawrites

It was a story I had heard repeated many, many times as a kid. My dad would be talking to… Read more The Last Time my Dad Went to Church

Childhood Punishments–NOT

Posted on March 31, 2026March 30, 2026 by elainekoyamawrites

I have said before that I didn’t get punished much growing up, and I attribute it to the fact that… Read more Childhood Punishments–NOT

Parallel Realities or Escape from Reality

Posted on March 24, 2026March 18, 2026 by elainekoyamawrites

If you are like me, some days the news just gets too much to handle. I find myself doomscrolling… So… Read more Parallel Realities or Escape from Reality

Childhood Punishments, Part 3

Posted on March 18, 2026 by elainekoyamawrites

Funny how the most memorable punishments I endured came at the hands/commands of my father. As the youngest of eight… Read more Childhood Punishments, Part 3

Childhood Punishments, installment 2

Posted on March 3, 2026March 4, 2026 by elainekoyamawrites

This may fall into the category of Kristi Noem, so reader beware. There were many of my teen years where… Read more Childhood Punishments, installment 2

Childhood Punishments

Posted on February 10, 2026February 6, 2026 by elainekoyamawrites

I would be the first to say that I wasn’t a very naughty child. Being the youngest of eight siblings,… Read more Childhood Punishments

Strong and Thriving

Posted on February 2, 2026 by elainekoyamawrites

I am strong. Not necessarily mentally, though I do feel fine in that respect. I am happy, content in my… Read more Strong and Thriving

Available now as an audiobook! Between Two Freedoms!

Posted on January 28, 2026 by elainekoyamawrites

Audio book now available!

The One and Only Cherry Pie

Posted on January 27, 2026January 25, 2026 by elainekoyamawrites

I am old, and most of the people who could take away my blue ribbon are long dead and gone.… Read more The One and Only Cherry Pie

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