Think cemeteries stay in one place? Think again
I read a story in today’s paper about a cemetery near Fargo, N.D., that is in the middle of a …
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Steamer explosions and other stories
I’ve been in Waseca cemeteries hundreds of times over the years, but yet, there’s always something new to see. On …
Photo essay: Memorial Day 2014
I met my sister and niece in Waseca on Memorial Day. We started the day with a picnic lunch at …
3 alternatives to artificial flowers at gravesites
When looking to decorate a grave for Memorial Day, please don’t choose this: I did not particularly care for these …
Can I still revise my book?
I’m learning more about my book the more I talk about it. In the past three weeks, I’ve spoken to …
One (old) reason why you couldn’t be buried in a cemetery
It used to be that those who committed suicide were not allowed to be buried within the consecrated boundaries of …
40 years, and the SLA is still part of the conversation
Forty years ago today—May 17, 1974. On that day, a shoot-out with SWAT team officers in Los Angeles left six …
Connections to my book are everywhere
I was cordially invited by the Franciscan community at Assisi Heights in Rochester, Minn., to visit with the sisters and …
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 …
Where’s the most unusual place you’ve been for a memorial service?
When I grew up in Waseca in the 1970s and ’80s, I don’t think I ever went to a …
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