Time and motion
Outdoor adventures bring exhilarating new perspectives and welcome encounters with friends and strangers, writes Etsuko Yasunaga.
A stitch in time
An afternoon spent mending unexpectedly transports Etsuko Yasunaga to her childhood.
A light bulb moment
The blackout reminded us of how much in our lives we take for granted, writes Etsuko Yasunaga
The best of company
After our year of hibernation, Etsuko Yasunaga savours the special pleasure of sharing an experience with friends.
Flying high
Two close encounters with injured birds gave Etsuko Yasunaga an exhilarating glimpse of another world.
A spring in her step
Feeling becalmed by the lockdown? Not Etsuko Yasunaga, who has enjoyed the most challenging and satisfying seven weeks of her life.
Second time round
Etsuko Yasunaga’s friends and family shower her with the gift of words as she embarks on her 61st year and second childhood.
Gotta run
The doctor’s orders were simple but painful – no more running for Etsuko Yasunaga until she got the all clear.
Memories of Hiroshi
February brings bitter-sweet memories of a beloved nephew to Etsuko Yasunaga and gratitude for what she learned from his short life.
Between the lines
With a deadline looming, Etsuko Yasunaga recalls the pain and pleasure of a year of writing for the Post.
New horizons
The best thing about travelling? Coming home with a fresh perspective, writes Etsuko Yasunaga.
Checking out
Etsuko Yasunaga gave up Facebook for three months as an experiment. She had no idea how much her life was about to change.
Riding a wave of goodwill
Inverloch beach, February 9 2019. Photos: Robert Kenyon The skies were black and the wind icy as Etsuko Yasunaga joined a team of volunteers on Inverloch beach to share the joys of surfing with those...
A sense of belonging
Etsuko Yasunaga came to Australia with a suitcase, a little savings and a little English. These days she is happy to call Inverloch home.