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Welcome to your mud vacation. In the north country right about this time of year the snow starts to melt creating sloppy conditions. Slippery too, during warmer days snowmelt liquid pooling on sidewalks and steps and freezing overnight when the … Continue reading →

I’m a math teacher by profession and my house is 100 years old this year. A century is a number a math learner’s mind understands well. For example, the answer to what year was my house built is clear: 1913. … Continue reading →

Greetings from South Florida and happy holidays to all my friends, family and supporters of Walter Meets Mack. Thanks to my in-laws and family for all the wonderful friendship, generosity and hospitality.  Enough goodwill is happening here to melt the … Continue reading →

On the last weekend in September, when afternoon golden sun accented autumn hues of yellow, red and orange I was lucky enough to spend time hiking in one of my favorite spots on the North Shore, Crosby Manitou State Park.  … Continue reading →

A person who notices, appreciates and enjoys the natural world (you and I) is a naturalist. Naturalists need not go farther than their own backyards to be amazed at our world’s natural splendor. In September Minnesotans are feeling the last … Continue reading →

I’m the kind of author who has traded a copy of my book for a haircut. That would be a transaction I made with Jim the Barber down on East Franklin Avenue across from Zip’s Liquor Store. Nonetheless I’m pleased … Continue reading →

True story. Last month I visited some old friends who are living and working in an oil rich nation in the Persian Gulf. Out of respect for my friends I’ll not say where. Upon arrival I presented my passport to … Continue reading →

In memory of Willis Milton Stoesz 1930 -2012 Greetings, Friends of Walter Meets Mack A Minnesota Adventure, long time no blog. No worries … I’m getting my mojo back I was pleased to be a Midwest Independent Publisher’s Association Finalist … Continue reading →

Springtime and I love the beautiful intense deep purple irises growing in my yard. According to neighborhood oral history these particular irises traveled to Minnesota over a century ago in an English Lady’s suitcase.  A dear friend down the street, … Continue reading →

I’m pleased that Walter Meets Mack A Minnesota Adventure has been chosen as 1 of 3 finalists for best Young Adult Fiction by the Midwest Independent Publishers Association. A big honor but more importantly I hope that the lessons about … Continue reading →