Every so often I become obsessed with a particular kind of candy. Candy other than Twizzlers, that is. And Butterfingers. Sweet Revolution Maple Honey Caramels. I can't stop thinking about them. I bought a little box at Miette on Chestnut Street in San Francisco to give to … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2009
The Pajamaist
Isn't that an amazing title? I wish I had thought of it. I'm reading Matthew Zapruder's book of poetry The Pajamaist and it's brilliant. I'm so inspired that I have been practicing being a pajamaist. What is a pajamaist, you may ask. I've come to realize that's a very personal … [Read more...]
Musings/Gobbledygook/Whatever
A writing teacher once asked me, why are you in such a rush? You're racing through your scenes as if you can't wait for them to be over. What's wrong with you? Are you a fugitive? Are you being chased? And what's with your main character constantly going out for walks in … [Read more...]