My first skiing stop on the tour was Grand Targhee and Jackson Hole. Usually, I start in Montana at Red… Read more Skiing Grand Targhee and Jackson Hole: Pros, Cons, and Otherwise
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.
Japanese American Roots—DOJ Prisons, the Crow Baptist Church, WRA Internment Camps
While this Sojourn is all about skiing, it is also about rooting around for my roots. As a kid, I… Read more Japanese American Roots—DOJ Prisons, the Crow Baptist Church, WRA Internment Camps
Snow Boots, Hiking Boots, Ski Boots
I hit the road on a cold and windy day, leaving Minneapolis with my F-150 loaded down. My first stop… Read more Snow Boots, Hiking Boots, Ski Boots
Wander Woman—The Route 2022
Tell me about places you’ve been along the route I’ve got planned! Favorite haunts, fav ski resorts, bars, runs, shops,… Read more Wander Woman—The Route 2022
The Truck: My 2021 Ford F-150
I’m right around T-Minus 15 days from hitting the road again for Solo Ski Sojourn 3. I’m a 65+ widowed… Read more The Truck: My 2021 Ford F-150
Holidays with a Japanese Twist
My fondest memories of Christmas are the rich smells of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy served in the dining… Read more Holidays with a Japanese Twist
Holiday Letter, 2021
Happy Holidays ~Hopkins, Minnesota ~ 2021 Dear Friends and Family, As I began reviewing the year, and after reading the… Read more Holiday Letter, 2021
Road Tripping Skiing the West, 3.0
Anticipating Season 3 of the Sojourns—why did I start it, why do I continue… In January of 1019 I began… Read more Road Tripping Skiing the West, 3.0
Buying a Car Online
It dawned on me that I have purchased at least two vehicles off the internet—more if I really think about… Read more Buying a Car Online
Consider Supporting the Twin Cities Japanese American Citizens League
https://www.givemn.org/organization/Japanese-American-Citizens-League-59 Our local JACL has been one of the leading educational groups in the upper Midwest for maintaining and preserving… Read more Consider Supporting the Twin Cities Japanese American Citizens League
