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ELAINE KOYAMA WRITES

Elaine Koyama Writes

Category: Essay, Opinion, Editorial

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

Tahoe and Lemons

Posted on February 8, 2022February 11, 2022 by elainekoyamawrites

Leaving Driggs, Idaho, early in the morning felt dream-like and mystical. The fog that the area is famous for appeared… Read more Tahoe and Lemons

Skiing Grand Targhee and Jackson Hole: Pros, Cons, and Otherwise

Posted on February 1, 2022January 23, 2022 by elainekoyamawrites

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

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

Wander Woman—The Route 2022

Posted on January 11, 2022January 4, 2022 by elainekoyamawrites

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

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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