Monthly Archives: February 2016

Author Interview – Barbara W Klein

Posted on February 28, 2016 by lisakwinkler

To paraphrase the Bard, some people are born writers, some become writers, and others have writing thrust upon them. I suspect today’s author, Barbara W. Klein, falls into the last category, … Source: Author Interview – Barbara W Klein

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Utah: Skiing , Snowshoeing & Polygamy Brew

Posted on February 16, 2016 by lisakwinkler

Every fall my husband starts getting snow reports from our favorite ski resort in Utah and starts asking if we’re going or not. I hem and haw. As I’ve written before,  I have a love/hate relationship with the sport and each year … Continue reading →

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Announcing: LifeCycle Stories & A Give-Away

Posted on February 10, 2016 by lisakwinkler

Is your history a mystery to your family? After about two years of thinking and planning, I’m launching a business as a personal historian called LifeCycle Stories. I hope to use my journalism skills to  help individuals, community organizations and … Continue reading →

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Good Bye Wool, Hello Down!

Posted on February 5, 2016 by lisakwinkler

Upon arrival in New Orleans this week, I jammed my down coat into its stuff sack, and stored it in my suitcase. I needed a warm coat in New Jersey and only a light sweater there. When I’m in cities, … Continue reading →

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Book Talk at Son of A Saint, New Orleans

Posted on February 3, 2016 by lisakwinkler

Monday through Thursday, from 3:30-8 pm, a group of boys, ranging in ages 10-18, find their way to the Son of A Saint clubhouse,in the Mid-City section of New Orleans. They attend different schools; have various interests and economic backgrounds. … Continue reading →

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