Teens seeing their own obituaries: A good idea?
I recently read about a program held at high schools that takes teens through the “death experience” by simulating car …
Tag Archives: grief
I’m offering a writing class for young adults
I’m thrilled to say that I will be a teaching artist at The Loft in Minneapolis for the first time …
A long goodbye vs. no goodbye. Preference?
A question I come back to again and again is: What type of death is hardest on survivors? A loved …
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 …
Haunting post-mortem photography
I’ve always been fascinated with post-mortem photography. There’s even an example of this in my book–a photograph of my grandfather …
A flash conversation
I’m always struck by how the most fleeting conversations can be among the most meaningful. I live in a small …
Leave it to Larry
One of my favorite TV shows in recent years is “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” I enjoyed the humor and seeing what …
My YouTube channel is up!
I now have a YouTube channel. Please subscribe if you can! I will be posting occasional videos in which I …
Is Scott Simon violating some societal taboo?
Perhaps you’ve heard of NPR’s Scott Simon this week—he’s getting a lot of attention for tweeting his thoughts and observations …
From loss, beauty
On Tuesday, I visited Michelle Kaisersatt’s studio in St. Peter, Minnesota. Michelle has done beautiful pottery work for years—vases, chalices, …
If You Have Five Seconds to Spare 