The 1 thing the literary sex world needs — not
This headline and subsequent article annoyed me. I wasn’t the only one. This article. Straight men's desire for very young …
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4 ways to not be a jerk when you return from a conference
Professional conferences can be exhausting. Can be? Make that “are always exhausting.” You’re running from panel to panel, perhaps sitting …
A visit to Dachau
I’m still trying to process my visit to the Dachau concentration camp on February 28. I actually don’t want to …
Take my memoir class at The Loft, April 12-May 17
I’m teaching a six-week “Memoir of Discovery” class at The Loft in Minneapolis from 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, April 12-May 17. …
Would I get in? A visit to a Jewish cemetery in Munich
A new city, a new cemetery to visit. While in Munich, I wanted to visit a Jewish cemetery. I live …
French-Belgian WWI memorial, Assistens Cemetery, Copenhagen
I recently visited a friend in Copenhagen for a whirlwind 40 hours, and for about an hour of that time …
Review of Chris Offutt’s “My Father the Pornographer”
I reviewed My Father the Pornographer by Chris Offutt for the Feb. 21 Minneapolis StarTribune. Even though the discovery of his …
Mad Men writing prompts: Season 1, Episode 6
Mad Men Season 1, Episode 6: “Babylon” Episode recap: The theme in this episode is “love in exile.” Don’s chasing Rachel, …
Spider-Man, you have my sympathy
My friend’s son made this and she shared it with me. Here’s the description: “Rachael, Lex made this cemetery scene. …
5 Memoirs for the Valentine’s Day cynic
If you’re like me, Valentine’s Day becomes been there, done that. I see it as a day for young love, …
If You Have Five Seconds to Spare 