R.I.P., Jonathan Robinson Flynn
Originally posted on The Brevity Blog:
Every once in a while an obituary is itself an intriguing and engaging essay, as shown…
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Throwback Thursday: Christmas at the Zimnys, c. 1970
A couple of years ago, Mom pulled out dozens and dozens of old slides from the late 1960s into about …
Featured Author of the Month…Rachael Hanel
Originally posted on A Simple Taste for Reading:
I would like to introduce to you my featured author of the month, Rachael Hanel.…
Guest Post: A nondescript cemetery, a curse, a friendship
In continuing my occasional series of guest posts that highlight cemetery visits around the globe, I’m pleased to link to …
Would you attend a “death salon”?
Seriously. Please let me know. It seems that death has hit the mainstream. Or maybe it has hit it’s annual …
A return to Waseca High
I realize most people relish their high school graduation day because it means they don’t ever have to go back …
They love books in Le Sueur!
I had the privilege of being the guest speaker at the Friends of the Le Sueur Library annual meeting on …
Warning: You can’t talk about the Earth’s population without a little controversy
If you know me, you know that I’m one of the “voluntary childless.” If you’ve read my book, I go …
Adrian Peterson’s grief
If anyone followed the NFL this past Sunday, I’m sure you heard about the tragic death of Vikings’ RB Adrian …
Survey of most recent funeral costs
The National Funeral Directors Association released a survey that shows the average price of a funeral in the U.S.: $8,343, …
If You Have Five Seconds to Spare 