The story arc of Shades of Darkness, Shades of Grace covers five years and three elections. Set in Minnesota, home to the nation’s highest voter turn-out, the Pierson family understands that voting is not a right but a privilege, and one they exercise regularly. With 2008 a presidential election year, readers of the novel might view Minnesota as an example for the rest of the country to follow.
The Details Are In The Calendar
Like many authors, writing a novel was always an aspiration. When I finally started the process, in Shades of Darkness, Shades of Grace I had a great story that had evolved from real-life events. Still, the majority of my experience was writing nonfiction, a style that generally called for straight facts with less emphasis on descriptive elements. Exceptional fiction requires authentic details that pull the reader into the world in which the story takes place. I discovered th…
Tread Lightly! What You Should Know About 4 Wheelers.
My husband and I live in a recreational area in central Minnesota. As with most recreation areas throughout the country this means many frequently use 4 wheelers around us. We have 4 wheelers ourselves that we use to plow snow from our driveway, haul wood from the wood pile to the house and to travel the recreation trails of the area. We also use our 4 wheelers during the deer hunting season to get back to our deer stands and to transport the deer out of the woods. I think th…
Minnesota Vikings Tickets – See An Emerging Nfl Power
Over the year, Minnesota Vikings tickets have been a pathway to heartache for local fans. The Vikings have put together several highly-talented teams throughout their history, and time and time again, the Vikings have suffered a loss that has left a collective hole in the hearts of their loyal fans. However, the times could be changing. After years of turbulence, the Vikings have started to build a program that provides stability, accountability and responsibility for every a…
Get A Massage In Minneapolis
Minneapolis, Minnesota is beautiful city blessed by abundant greenery and a vibrant economy. Its also a progressive center for medical research, finance, transportation, music, engineering and higher education. Minneapolis is a great place to live or to visit. So, whether your stay in beautiful Minneapolis is for a business trip, a fantastic vacation getaway, or a career related relocation initiated by your company you might find you want or need a massage therapy session.
Get A Massage In St Paul
There are a lot of things to do in Saint Paul, Minnesota. You can go to the Roller Derby, listen to beautiful music by the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, visit the Mississippi River or Lake Como. You can also receive an incredible massage in St. Paul. Whether you go to St. Paul for a business trip, an unforgettable vacation, or a family relocation you will want to receive a memorable massage therapy session.
Make The First Impression a Great One
First impressions are critical. Just like the view from the curb may prevent a buyer from getting out of the car, the view inside the house determines whether they make an offer.
Minnesota Real Estate The Nature of Water
Whether ice in the winter or water sports in the summer, Minnesota is all about water. Minnesota real estate is anything but washed up.
Home Selling Strategies for a Normalizing Market
With increased choices, buyers can be more choosy and take longer to make their decisions. As a result, longer market times may caution a buyer away from a property. There are three important factors for selling your home in todays market: condition, price, and time.
Global Resorts Network (GRN) Issuing checks of $80,000
Global Resorts Network (GRN) likes to think of themselves as more than a successful company that has been in business for 21 years. They genuinely want to make a difference in peoples lives.
Sometimes Evil Drives A Minivan
The title comes from a Desperate Housewives episode, a program that has exemplified to great effect the idea that evil doesn’t just come in the form of dictators, suicide bombers, corrupt governments, or disasters, but rather, that evil subsists among the ordinary and the mundane. It’s an every day occurrence and it walks among us, in the suburbs and the cities, as our co-workers, friends, neighbors, and even as our own family members. Those same universal themes are at the c…