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A short history of the SLA, through Camilla Hall

February 2, 2024

I’m so excited that Nicollet County Historical Society has agreed to host an exhibit of Camilla Hall’s artwork starting on …

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My summer obsessions, 2023

August 10, 2023

Every summer brings with it a new set of obsessions. Summer is the time to explore, relax, and just let …

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Guided writing retreat: Nov. 3-5, 2023 in Duluth, MN

July 13, 2023

Can you not imagine a lot of writing going on here? Just look at those decks!! I am offering a …

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A Day in the Life of an Author

April 28, 2023

7-ish: Yoga/meditation/prayer/manifesting.  8-10: Breakfast, work, put away dishes, start laundry.  10-11: Get ready. Shower, hair, makeup, pack lunch and evening …

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A more complete story

December 23, 2022

This article struck me today, mainly because I feel these are things that could have been said by Camilla’s family …

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Looking for more SLA information?

September 11, 2022

It’s not too difficult to find information that gives an overview of the Symbionese Liberation Army. My book does not …

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Kim Wexler sheds light on Camilla

August 9, 2022

Something Kim Wexler said in a recent episode of Better Call Saul struck me as it relates to Camilla. I’ve …

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My two favorite topics: obituaries and radicals

May 3, 2022

Should people be frozen in time, remembered for their worst moments? Think of your worst moment: is that how you’d …

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A new road sign

April 5, 2022

I was driving to Duluth the other day and noticed a road sign I had never seen before: When I …

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Spotting domestic terrorists before it’s too late

February 1, 2022

The Biden administration recently promoted a new program designed to identify domestic terrorists. I wonder if a program like this …

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