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A Charles Manson musical

October 3, 2014

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”

September 17, 2014

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

August 30, 2014

My memoir takes place in a cemetery, so naturally I wanted an author photo that had a cemetery background. I …

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What happens when we forget?

August 20, 2014

How long does a story stick with you? At a book club earlier this summer, a woman who grew up …

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45 years ago today

August 9, 2014

August 9, 1969: the Manson family entered the Tate house, beginning their two-day murder spree. Above: The page in my …

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Mad about maps (classic maps)

July 26, 2014

I’ve been using a map for my Minnesota road trip. I love maps but most of all, I trust them. …

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Sacrilege! A Minnesotan who has never been “up North”!

July 24, 2014

Confession time: In my four decades of living only in Minnesota, it’s amazing that I have never been “up North” …

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Infographic: Do you believe in near-death experiences?

May 15, 2014

I’m a big fan of infographics, and here’s one from the fine folks at LifeInsuranceFinder.com that illustrates various stats about …

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Births vs. deaths: How does your county compare?

April 10, 2014

This map, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau, shows births minus deaths in all counties in the United States. …

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Janesville, the old man & the doll in the window

April 8, 2014

Originally posted on TVFury:
The doll that watches over Janesville. A Janesville legend died a few weeks ago. Ward Wendt…

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