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About John Ploetz

John Ploetz is an author, writer, poet, blogger, and management professional who resides in St Paul, Minnesota, USA with his wife Dianne and grandson TJ. He graduated from Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana. His first novel is Oak Eternal. He has also published a number of short story collections and a collection of poems. He is already working on his second novel. "Life is a journey that leads you along many paths. It's a marathon, not a sprint or a short race. So if you can't take time out to laugh along the way and get a bite to eat, you aren't going to have much fun living it."

Giving before Getting

Giving before Getting

Mar 19, 2015

As the weather warms, and the days get longer, the doorbell rings more frequently around dinner time. Sure they’re all good causes. But each one...

Handling Loss: How Do I Grieve?

Handling Loss: How Do I Grieve?

Feb 4, 2015

Throughout our lives unplanned events occur. Events that we are forced to face. The loss of a loved one, the loss of a relationship, the...

Are You Ready to Embrace Change?

Are You Ready to Embrace Change?

Jan 12, 2015

All of us dream about how our lives could change in some way. We’re always looking for something better. We think our neighbor across the...

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