Rachael Hanel's Blog, page 51
December 16, 2013
New roads traveled: Grand Rapids, MN
On December 14, my book took me to Grand Rapids. I signed books at Village Bookstore in Central Square Mall …
December 12, 2013
Throwback Thursday: The Barbie Dream House
At the risk of sounding like a curmudgeon (I am almost 40, perhaps this entitles me?)… Is it just me, …
December 11, 2013
How old were you when you grandparents died?
I miss my grandparents. Mine were always happy to see me. They were full of laughter and smiles, and their …
December 6, 2013
Mandela’s funeral
Just a day after Nelson Mandela’s death was announced, few official details about remembrance ceremonies and funeral are available. But …
November 27, 2013
They love reading in small towns!
One of the best aspects of my continuing book tour is witnessing the immense support small communities give to their …
November 25, 2013
My virtual Indies First day, November 30: 30% off books!
Saturday, November 30, is Small Business Saturday. The idea is to visit your locally owned stores and do some holiday …
November 24, 2013
Experimenting with filters
Like many writers, I also enjoy taking photographs. (Real original, right? Ha!). No surprise, I have many cemetery photos in …
November 23, 2013
The Kennedy kids: November 23, 1963
I was browsing the November 23, 1963 edition of the New York Times and saw this article. We know so …
November 22, 2013
50 years ago today
The Kennedy assassination gets a mention in my book. November 22, 1963, had gone down in my family lore as …
November 21, 2013
Throwback Thursday: My dad cost $44.50 in 1944
This is the hospital bill presented to my Grandma Hager after my dad’s birth. The charges are laughable, are they …
