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Thanks to the Draxtor and the Drax Files Radio Hour for the fun, enlightening, and virtually real interview AND thanks to the University of MN-Duluth Viz Lab for the technology. Turns out my avatar has a heavy Minnesota accent.

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Looking forward to seeing you in (at?) the Kids Corner @thebakkenmuseum in Mpls 1:30-3 pm Oct 24. Need young sleuths for a bug treasure hunt! We’ll also take a peek into The Shrew Detective and Snowshoe Kate. ALSO, fun all day w @megosphere @m
Thanks to @stillwaterpubliclibrary and the amazing Kim Faurot for a fun kick off to Mystery Month at the library! Kim set up a scavenger hunt and created teeny tiny pygmy shrew-sized gift bags and 2) charming Minerva herself (inspired by @junyiwu &ls
Kicking off Mystery Month @stillwaterpubliclibrary Oct 3, 1 pm we’ll get started writing our own mysteries! Mysteries are everywhere, even in our own backyards. 2)Can you find the mystery creature hiding in mine? 3) not much mystery here, excep
40 years married to this garden gnome ❤️
Strapping on my snowshoes and heading to the party in Wausau, Wisconsin. Join me and Snowshoe Kate @centralwisconsinbookfestival Sept 26, 1:00 pm. Janke Bookstore! @abramskids
Before the storm, amid the smoke, birds sing Almost a haiku?
Unreal! Thanks to @wsjbooks for the wonderful (and fun!) review for this “lively first entry in a planned series.” AND one of @junyiwu ‘s “charming black and white illustrations” as the banner for the web edition! From t
Happy Birthday to @mishakahn - Although occasionally overwhelmed by his building projects, he’s never let sloth overtake him. May 37 not hit you like a ton of bricks. Xxoo ❤️❤️ 🎂 🦥 🧱