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

Japanese American Roots—DOJ Prisons, the Crow Baptist Church, WRA Internment Camps

Posted on January 25, 2022January 16, 2022 by elainekoyamawrites

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

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

The Truck: My 2021 Ford F-150

Posted on January 4, 2022December 16, 2021 by elainekoyamawrites

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

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

Holiday Letter, 2021

Posted on December 21, 2021December 16, 2021 by elainekoyamawrites

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

Posted on December 14, 2021December 14, 2021 by elainekoyamawrites

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

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

Consider Supporting the Twin Cities Japanese American Citizens League

Posted on November 15, 2021November 15, 2021 by elainekoyamawrites

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

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