Every year at this time we have a bunch of turkeys at our house. One comes in a shopping bag; the others arrive on their own two feet. Read more.
I Decided to Stop Bad-Mouthing Donald Trump. But Will I?
Last Tuesday night I made a decision. I decided to stop bad-mouthing Donald Trump. I would give him a chance. I’d keep an open mind. But could I? Read more.
Kudos for Wrestling with God — The Author Shamelessly Keeps Score
Today I shamelessly brag about the kudos that “Wrestling with God: Stories of Doubt and Faith” has earned: lots of nice reviews and prizes. Read more.
Donald Trump Played Me. Here’s How
Donald Trump played me. He got what he wanted from me this election season. And it wasn’t my vote. Read more.
My Ancestral Ghosts — Are They Haunting This Halloween House in Minnesota?
Could my ancestral ghosts be haunting this Halloween house in Red Wing, Minnesota? I wanted to think so. Read more.
The Bride Said Yes to the Dress . . . The Mother-of-the-Bride Diaries Begin
The woman said yes to The Dress, the one she’ll be wearing on her wedding day. With that, her mother opened a credit card account and placed the order. Read more.
Rain Taxi Review Puts on a Lively Book Fest
The Twin Cities Book Festival, sponsored by Rain Taxi Review of Books, was a book-lover’s paradise: Minnesota authors, publishers and, of course, books. Read more.