Entries from June 2009

June 24, 2009

Maple Honey Caramels

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 my husband for father’s day.   I [...]

June 16, 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 question and I can only [...]

June 13, 2009

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 the woods alone? [...]