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I write about the surprises of daily life and intersections of aging and spirituality.
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Minnesota is Not a Gingham-Draped Caricature
Nor is Tim Walz a “yah, you betcha” hotdisher I was born in Minnesota and it’s where I am from. I lived there longer than anywhere else, raised my children there, and had... Read More
Quinault Rainforest & the Enchanted Valley
The beautiful landscapes others seldom see Enchanted Valley is the place name of the valley in the Quinault Rainforest, part of the Olympic National Park. I took many smaller roads from the interstate... Read More