Today the crabapple tree by our driveway burst into full bud and bloom. It’s marvellous to see the tree suddenly decked in white. With squirrels frolicking, birds chirping their little lungs out, and worms sprawling on asphalt drives when the… Read More »Spring Has Sprung
Well, after well-below-freezing temps, the weather is warm enough to see moisture on the streets and sidewalks. I’m sure more cold weather will be visiting in Minnesota in the months to come, but for now I can enjoy a lighter… Read More »From Deep Freeze to Thaw
My latest book is up. Plus or Minus Forever: Stories of Speculative Fiction. I’m thrilled with the cover and design. I have my author copies and have a Goodreads promo up. My collection includes both fantasy and science fiction stories,… Read More »My Book is Up!
My latest story collection is almost ready. i’m getting proof copies from Amazon that should arrive Sunday. It’s exciting to have a new book almost here. Once I take a look and fix any problems, I can publish on Amazon.… Read More »Publishing … One Step at a Time
Many years ago, I saw the movie Sound of Music and loved the numbers. Today, I stumbled upon a 50th year anniversary special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7hA7YzOHDU The movie is still magical, a story of hope and delight and romance with a (spoiler)… Read More »Who Wouldn’t Want to Be a Genius?
I said winter was coming, but I didn’t expect Halloween snow. I’m told this was the second largest Halloween snow in Minneota history–of course, the last one was a blizzard and this was a few inches. The snow melted off… Read More »Winter Arrived Early
Several of us drove down to Red Wing, Minnesota today. They have the largest boot in the world and free selfies of people with the boot. They shoes are amazing and the history of the company is fun to read… Read More »Winter Is Coming
For years I have been writing stories, a mix of fantasy and science fiction. I’ve decided to put up a collection and am in the middle of the process–hope to have something up for sale soon. When you work on… Read More »New Stories on the Horizon
The Minnesota State Fair is an odd experience. If you asked me, would you llike to spend the days with hundreds of thousands of strangers walking around to buy food, clothing, trinkets, gadgets that promise to make your life better… Read More »The Great Minnesota Get Together (a/k/a The State Fair)
For me, it often disappears into a good book. I recently read Flora & Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo, a book that tackles a child’s view of separated parents with the assistance of a superhero squirrel. I was fascinated by the… Read More »Where Does Time Go?