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ELAINE KOYAMA WRITES

Elaine Koyama Writes

Category: Creative Writing

Thrift & Consignment: A bargain by any other name…

Posted on March 29, 2022March 13, 2022 by elainekoyamawrites

Over the years I have heard rumor about thrift stores in high end ski resort areas that are THE BEST!… Read more Thrift & Consignment: A bargain by any other name…

Be careful what you ask for…

Posted on March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 by elainekoyamawrites

I’m not very good about putting together a Christmas list even though I personally like having lists from others to… Read more Be careful what you ask for…

Back to the Ghee

Posted on March 1, 2022February 22, 2022 by elainekoyamawrites

Shopping and eating out have taken a back seat in my travels, a significant change from former sojourns. I realize… Read more Back to the Ghee

Covid Clean, China Peak and Peaches

Posted on February 15, 2022February 15, 2022 by elainekoyamawrites

Five days of quiet and quarantine was just what the doctor ordered. I walked in the California sunshine every day… Read more Covid Clean, China Peak and Peaches

Snow Boots, Hiking Boots, Ski Boots

Posted on January 18, 2022January 16, 2022 by elainekoyamawrites

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

Holidays with a Japanese Twist

Posted on December 28, 2021December 16, 2021 by elainekoyamawrites

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

Buying a Car Online

Posted on November 16, 2021November 17, 2021 by elainekoyamawrites

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

Memorial Day, Obon Festival, and Dia de los Muertos

Posted on November 9, 2021November 8, 2021 by elainekoyamawrites

Memorial Day was always one of the big family gatherings when I was growing up in Hardin, Montana in the… Read more Memorial Day, Obon Festival, and Dia de los Muertos

Delivery Day—New Car! New Car!

Posted on November 2, 2021February 5, 2026 by elainekoyamawrites

I got the call that my truck was ready on a Friday, and I was at the dealership the next… Read more Delivery Day—New Car! New Car!

Ford F-150 Has Arrived! Thoughts before I see my baby.

Posted on October 6, 2021October 5, 2021 by elainekoyamawrites

Delivery day! Getting a long awaited new car is not unlike a pregnancy. We spend hours reading about, watching videos,… Read more Ford F-150 Has Arrived! Thoughts before I see my baby.

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