Frank will be discussing The I-94 Murders at The Beirstube in Hastings on Thursday, December 20 at 6:30 p.m. When Frank presented on Murder Book at the Bierstube last year the room was packed, so arrive early and grab a bite to eat or enjoy a cold beverage. It’s a relaxing and enjoyable place to have a conversation about a mystery! The Bierstube is located at 109 11th Street West, Hastings, MN I realize there is an excessively long playing of the Pink Panther theme at the beginning, but if you hang in there you’ll hear Frank during a recent radio interview. I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! There are so many people who do kind things for people in every community! Never lose sight of this… I will share a couple songs, as they are Christmas songs you don’t hear much of. There are so many wonderful Christmas songs. I once listened to a recording of American soldiers in Vietnam singing Silent Night on Christmas Eve, and it was one of the most heartfelt and powerful versions I’ve ever heard. My family won’t be together on one day for Christmas, since we’re spread out and children too small, or too temporarily sick to travel, are involved. But we will enjoy a Christmas with each of the families. It’s not essential to celebrate on December 25th, as we don’t even know that Jesus was born on that day. We needed to celebrate Jesus’ birth, and December 25th was selected as an overall guide. I love that at Christmas people treat others with the love and respect we always should. There’s a softness in conversations, and a moment we forget about all the outside stressors, and enjoy the people close to us. Try to be kind and loving, in that moment… Weird Weber tradition: I am including my family Christmas letter with the story behind it. Being the varmint of a kid I’ve been, about a decade ago, I took my parents' family Christmas letter and made some comments on it and shared it with siblings. The letter was then apparently copied and shared with friends of the family, at which point, I had to go back to my parents and apologize. My parents then received multiple requests for the vandalized version after, so for the last decade, mom writes the letter, I make the comments in red, and it’s sent out. This year may not be my best, but it’s been busy. Regardless, Merry Christmas! Frank Merry Christmas to my dear family and friends! As the end of 2018 arrives, I look back at many accomplishments. For one thing, five great grandchildren have been added to our family. Frank and Brenda’s daughter, Nicolette, and husband Branden has a second daughter, Andrea, on May 14. Their son, Shane and Rachael, had a daughter, Avery, August 15. George and Margie’s son, Michael and Kristin had a son, Landon, on November 29. Hank and Tara’s son, Jordan and Kaylee gave their daughter, Blake a little brother, Finley, April 16. Ivan and Karen’s daughter, Marie and Aaron Schutte’s little Leo had a little brother, Maddox, June 20. Add John and Amy’s son Joe and Michelle’s six children, Liz’s Ian and Jessica’s two, and Charlie and Renee’s Emily and Kwamaine’s son, I now have 17 great grandchildren. When the kids start to get unruly I use the playpen. When they calm down, I come back out. Ian and Jess expect to have another son in January. Who thought I would ever live to experience all this? And another thing to think about—If you second guessed getting a hotel room at the Grand Casino, you would be having reservations, about a reservation on a reservation. I just thank God they are all healthy. As we age my family is declining in number. My sisters, Irma age 95, died in January and Anna, 91 died in October. The loss of our last sister-in-law, Florence, leaves only Regina and me in the family. Another wonderful person to the pearly gates. Is it weird heaven has gates? It makes you wonder about the neighborhood. Our deer hunters again had a good season. With the grandchildren wanting to join them their shack got a little crowded, so John and Amy brought their camper up to give them more comfort. I like it when people say “Camping’s a tradition in my family. Camping was a tradition in everyone’s family before houses were invented. If camping is so great, why are the bugs always trying to get into your house? I understand Michael shot a nice buck on his own land. Next time we’ll try to get it on Michael’s land. Our (deeply disturbed) son, Frank, has written his third novel now in addition to his other jobs. I went to a book store and asked them where the self-help section is. They said, “If we tell you, it will defeat the purpose.” He teaches a couple college-level classes at the high school, and he and Brenda have three psychological services locations. He moves around a lot. Mostly going to the fridge. I’m still living in my house for now. Time will tell how long I’ll be here. Unless you can think of another way to measure it. I get a lot of help keeping things up. Which reminds me. My belt holds my pants up, but my pants have loops which holds the belt up. So who is the real hero? I enjoy getting updates from all of you and your families at this time. Our family will have Christmas here on December 22. May God bless and keep you all for another year! Or as they said in medieval times, “Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good knight.” (Or “Good Dame”) With love from Rosetta With questionable humor from Frank
Nothing But a Child was written by Steve Earle.
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AuthorFrank F. Weber is a forensic psychologist specializing in homicide and sexual and physical assault cases. He uses his unique understanding of how predator’s think, knowledge of victim trauma, actual court cases, and passion for writing true crime thrillers. His Award Winning books include "Murder Book" (2017) "The I-94 Murders" (2018) "Last Call" (2019) and "Lying Close" (September 2020). Archives
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