Campfire in the Basement: Reflections from a North Woods Lake has now found a new homein the Gift Shop at Jay Cooke State Park, Carlton, Minnesota. This amazing park has beenenjoyed by our family since my childhood, through the raising of our own kids, and now in ourretirement. I am
Amazing. Over 150 people signed the guest book at my Campfire in the Basement: Reflections from a North Woods Lake Book Launch event on April 23. Tons of relatives, old and new friends – including a huge delegation from First Lutheran in Aitkin, and Lord of Life Lutheran in Baxter
On the road again. Growing up 35 miles northwest of Duluth, 5 miles out of our tiny township seat, Alborn, I am accustomed to having to travel lots of miles to get “anywhere.” For the first several years of my life, it was a ride from parents. By elementary school,
The posters are in. The bookmarks are here. We have over 400 books left for sale. And, Sunday, April 23, 2:00-4:00 p.m., we are hosting a book launch for Campfire in the Basement: Reflections from a North Woods Lake!”This will mark the 25th anniversary since my first essay, Ice-House Maintenance
I can see the stagecoach coming. Horses prancing. Dust flying. Driver and shotgun rider seated up topside. It’s the Roy Rogers Stagecoach of my childhood. It’s carrying precious cargo. I’ve been waiting for this shipment for weeks. Hopefully the bandits won’t try to grab it. . . This was the