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Relaxation: That’s what is making me happy this week

July 6, 2015

July Fourth, newspapers, and writing groups.

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What’s making me happy (June 29)

June 29, 2015

Glen Campbell, podcasts, and book festivals.

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Mankato’s Deep Valley Book Festival

June 26, 2015

If you’re in Mankato on Sunday, I’d love to see you at the Deep Valley Book Festival, a celebration of …

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Sorry, trees!

June 23, 2015

Sometimes a writer just has to make hard copies.

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#Instastories: The Queen Mary

June 16, 2015

“Had a rough ride on the Queen Mary but lot of fun. Were one day late so our sight seeing …

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What’s making me happy this week (June 12)

June 12, 2015

This week features sunsets, writers, and postcards.

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RIP Vincent Bugliosi

June 9, 2015

Helter Skelter remains one of my favorite books.

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What’s making me happy this week (June 8)

June 8, 2015

Whoops! A little late on this post. I like to get it in by Friday, or no later than the …

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Six months ago, I thought this plant was dead

June 4, 2015

Whenever a new shoot on my cordyline plant emerges, a droplet of water appears on it. Six months ago this …

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I wanted to hate this book from 1979, but I just couldn’t. Here’s why.

June 2, 2015

I found more useful advice in this book than I expected.

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