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ELAINE KOYAMA WRITES

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Tommy on Kaiser 1947

Just Passing Through

Posted on April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 by elainekoyamawrites

I have only had a few moments of dejà vu in my life. Once when I was maybe four or… Read more Just Passing Through

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

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

Auction Sales by John Koltiska

Posted on August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 by elainekoyamawrites

One of the side benefits of having my Between Two Freedoms book launch parties all around the country is reconnecting… Read more Auction Sales by John Koltiska

📣Launch Party Montana

Posted on May 16, 2025May 13, 2025 by elainekoyamawrites

Elaine Koyama’s new book launch parties coming to Montana!

Delayed Take Off

Posted on March 5, 2024February 25, 2024 by elainekoyamawrites

I had planned on hitting the road yesterday to start my Sojourn, but the atmospheric river came through from California… Read more Delayed Take Off

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

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