Author Archives: Brian H. Gill

About Brian H. Gill

I was born in 1951. I'm a husband, father and grandfather. One of the kids graduated from college in December, 2008, and is helping her husband run businesses and raise my granddaughter; another is a cartoonist and artist; #3 daughter is a writer; my son is developing a digital game with #3 and #1 daughters. I'm also a writer and artist.

Catholic School Mass: Murder in the Morning 0 (0)

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Brian H. Gill

Two children, ages eight and 10, went to school this morning. They won’t be going home. Somebody decided that this would be a good morning to spray bullets into a church full of people. Why the 20-something (probably) man made … Continue reading →

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A Stained Glass Window, a Baron, Initiative and Rules 0 (0)

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Brian H. Gill

It’s been about a half-century since I worked for the Red River Valley Historical Society. Articles I wrote for their Red River Valley Heritage Press are in the MSMM Archives, and that’s another topic.1 Something I liked about that historical … Continue reading →

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Stearns County Fair 2025: Lightning, Hail, and Then Blue Skies 0 (0)

Posted on August 16, 2025 by Brian H. Gill

I took that picture of the Stearns County Fair while coming back from an errand last Saturday. It’s about as close to being there as I’ve gotten in the last several years. But since this household isn’t much more than … Continue reading →

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If She Wants a Door, She Gets a Door 0 (0)

Posted on August 9, 2025 by Brian H. Gill

My oldest daughter suggested that I start telling ‘family stories’ about eight months back: which struck me as a good idea. This week’s, involving a door and — I think — showing where I get some of my attitudes and … Continue reading →

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Four Generations in America 0 (0)

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Brian H. Gill

I wrote this paper in 1972 for Dr. K. Smemo’s History 349, The Scandinavians in America. I’m planning to share a ‘family story’ or two about this side of the family in Saturday’s post: which will be both shorter, and … Continue reading →

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