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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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Reel Bay: An innovative, creative work of nonfiction

February 17, 2021

I enjoyed this book immensely. It’s about a woman’s search to find out more about Takako Konishi, who died in …

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The lure of California

October 20, 2020

Since California’s “Gold Rush” days, the state has consistently lured people seeking a better life. There’s something about the sunshine, …

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Deep Valley Book Festival goes virtual!

October 7, 2020

Like many organizations, the Deep Valley Book Festival had to pivot this year and find a way to deliver content …

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