Debra Monroe comes from the land of my people: Spooner, Wisconsin.  She has also written a book in which she captured my heart in many ways, but perhaps most especially…View post

Recently, I was asked to write an essay for Father’s Day.  The request came as we were preparing to travel to Colorado for a funeral.  I wrote most of it…View post

I’m blogging about book tour for Shelf Awareness, a daily bookselling newsletter. In report #3: A real fort, a quiet cemetery, and a nice bit of basil.

After I put up this post, a few folks asked about the harmonies on the title song from the Tiny Pilot album.  Most were supplied by Long Beds guitarist, keyboardist,…View post

I’m blogging about book tour for Shelf Awareness, a daily bookselling newsletter. In report #2: Pete Seeger songs and grocery store parking lot naps.