I grew up in Minnesota and still live there with my two dogs, three chickens, one adult koi, fifteen baby koi (their mom passed away), and my partner, who, bless his patient soul, puts up with my roller coaster ride of ideas and moods. Friends applaud my willingness to tackle life’s challenges with curiosity and a sense of humor. Those are the qualities I bring to my essays, short stories and memoir. I encourage you to build your own version of a … read more