A Charles Manson musical
Does this strike anyone as bizarre? A musical about Charles Manson opened in Hamburg, Germany. A Los Angeles Times article …
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“Lay Some Flowers On My Grave”
Originally posted on If You Have Five Seconds to Spare:
Emma Manske grave, Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery, Mankato, Minnesota This photo was among many collected by a…
You won’t believe how popular this author photo is
My memoir takes place in a cemetery, so naturally I wanted an author photo that had a cemetery background. I …
What happens when we forget?
How long does a story stick with you? At a book club earlier this summer, a woman who grew up …
45 years ago today
August 9, 1969: the Manson family entered the Tate house, beginning their two-day murder spree. Above: The page in my …
Mad about maps (classic maps)
I’ve been using a map for my Minnesota road trip. I love maps but most of all, I trust them. …
Sacrilege! A Minnesotan who has never been “up North”!
Confession time: In my four decades of living only in Minnesota, it’s amazing that I have never been “up North” …
Infographic: Do you believe in near-death experiences?
I’m a big fan of infographics, and here’s one from the fine folks at LifeInsuranceFinder.com that illustrates various stats about …
Births vs. deaths: How does your county compare?
This map, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau, shows births minus deaths in all counties in the United States. …
Janesville, the old man & the doll in the window
Originally posted on TVFury:
The doll that watches over Janesville. A Janesville legend died a few weeks ago. Ward Wendt…
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