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I didn’t want to write about the weather but, c’mon Minnesota, what did I ever do to you? We had trees budding in the middle of February and a softball…

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Here’s a link to an interview where I spill my guts on everything I know about writing. Don’t worry, it doesn’t take long…

Apr 25 •

Small Pleasures

I think it’s important to take the small pleasures in life seriously. Sometimes that involves short ribs. Thanks for reading Independently Speaking…

Apr 19 •

Our son stopped by on Saturday and I told him, “Great news! The pump started.” He looked a little puzzled, but said, “That is great news...I guess…

Apr 12 •

Some seashells may have saved my life. A few months ago, I asked my wife where she’d go if she could go anywhere. Over the years we’ve traveled a fair…

Apr 5 •

It's our forty-ninth wedding anniversary this week. She's a patient woman. I just wanted to acknowledge that, get it out there, before the rest of you…

Mar 28 •

The hardware store guy asked, "What are you looking for?” “My vanished youth,” I said. Technically, I was looking for those little things you put under…

Mar 22 •

This week I've been thinking about Josh and Donna. If you're fans of The West Wing, you know who I'm talking about. If not, don't worry. All you need to…

Mar 15 •

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