The slog
Damn, revising is hard work. It gets harder with each draft, as the possibilities narrow and the story becomes surer of itself, more resistant to change. Also, with each draft there’s an increased pressure to Get It Right. And that’s …
Month: November 2008
Secret Santa!
Because I’m a sucker for presents, and because books are good food. I already know what I’ll be getting for my giftee. I signed up. How about you?
Thankful
Thank you for all the wonderful support and cyber-hugs yesterday. They helped. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and/or Thursday!
Just when you think you’re feeling kind of okay about it
A little girl in Thumper’s playgroup has a brand new baby sister. I just went to pick him up from playgroup, and this sweet little girl regaled me with tales of going to see the baby in the hospital, and …
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oh right…so this is what it’s like to leave the house after dark…
My friend Tad was in town last night with his band. (Long-time readers know I’m somewhat fond of The Hold Steady.) Pre-baby, I would see them play every chance I got. Post-baby…well… I hadn’t been to a single show since …
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at long last, back to work
Yesterday I heard back from my agent about the current novel. It was her usual in-depth, thoughtful feedback. As usual, I agreed with about half of it and disagreed strongly with the other half on first reading of her email. …
gah
Billy spent the past two weekends in continuing ed courses. The weekend before last, the course was in town, so he was home at night. This weekend’s course was out of town. During the week, he gets home from work …
Shall we have some random?
In the great tradition of random Wednesdays, because otherwise I have nothing for you today. 1. How we recycle cardboard: 2. I’ve finished my Central Park Hoodie, except for adding the toggles and crochet button loops. Must get that done …
“Everyone is in a band” (except Cari)
Okay, I don’t love MTV. But I do love Portland, and music, and people who make music. Therefore, this is worth sharing. I mean…The Thermals! Liberal doses of The Thermals! What better on a rainy autumn Sunday? Stephen Malkmus & …
The sound of Virginia Woolf’s voice
Today I heard the only surviving recording of Virginia Woolf’s voice. I was so floored to be hearing her speak that I was completely unable to listen to what she was actually saying. I just kept thinking… “That’s Virginia Woolf. …