One year, many changes
June 13 marked one year since our sweet Kahlil died. I’ve been feeling kind of weird this June–the weather and …
Tag Archives: Minnesota
Refuting 4 reasons NOT to take my Loft youth class
In a previous post, I explained that the topic for my Loft youth class (July 14-18, 10:45-12:15) is not exactly …
3 reasons to sign up for my Loft youth writing class
The week of July 14-18, I’ll be teaching a class at The Loft in Minneapolis titled “Will I Always Be …
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 …
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 …
“If you dug, you’d uncover evil”
It’s unsettling to see your hometown, and a picture of your elementary school, in the national news like this. …
Births vs. deaths: How does your county compare?
This map, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau, shows births minus deaths in all counties in the United States. …
Minnesota: The best state for book awards
First I need to mention: 960 people at the Minnesota Book Awards! Can your state beat that? I was honored …
If You Have Five Seconds to Spare 