Rachael Hanel's Blog, page 26
April 21, 2016
Mad Men Writing Prompt: Season 1, Episode 7
Mad MenSeason 1, Episode 7:“Red in the Face” Episode summary: This episode focuses on the men. Yes, this world of …
April 17, 2016
The 1 thing the literary sex world needs — not
This headline and subsequent article annoyed me. I wasn’t the only one. This article. Straight men's desire for very young …
April 7, 2016
4 ways to not be a jerk when you return from a conference
Professional conferences can be exhausting. Can be? Make that “are always exhausting.” You’re running from panel to panel, perhaps sitting …
March 22, 2016
A visit to Dachau
I’m still trying to process my visit to the Dachau concentration camp on February 28. I actually don’t want to …
March 11, 2016
Take my memoir class at The Loft, April 12-May 17
I’m teaching a six-week “Memoir of Discovery” class at The Loft in Minneapolis from 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, April 12-May 17. …
March 9, 2016
Would I get in? A visit to a Jewish cemetery in Munich
A new city, a new cemetery to visit. While in Munich, I wanted to visit a Jewish cemetery. I live …
March 8, 2016
French-Belgian WWI memorial, Assistens Cemetery, Copenhagen
I recently visited a friend in Copenhagen for a whirlwind 40 hours, and for about an hour of that time …
February 28, 2016
Review of Chris Offutt’s “My Father the Pornographer”
I reviewedMy Father the Pornographer by Chris Offutt for the Feb. 21 Minneapolis StarTribune. Even though the discovery of his …
February 25, 2016
Mad Men writing prompts: Season 1, Episode 6
Mad Men Season 1, Episode 6: “Babylon” Episode recap: The theme in this episodeis “love in exile.” Don’s chasing Rachel, …
February 18, 2016
Spider-Man, you have my sympathy
My friend’s son made this and she shared it with me. Here’s the description: “Rachael, Lex made this cemetery scene. …
