I never forget that the books, the typing, the attention to words in my little room all alone is what keeps this ramshackle thing of mine afloat.  But barring Oprah…View post

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After a number of intriguing reviews (this one is a tad more balanced*), I’m quite interested in the new Keith Richards autobiography.  Boatloads of “substances” aside (admittedly this is an…View post

My 3-year-old was hanging out with me in the office.  Struggling to convey which song she wanted me to play. Finally, she said, “The ‘pitiful’ song.” “‘Call Me Mr. Pitiful’?”…View post

Been listening to Jeffrey Foucault lately.  I’m late to his music and making up for it now.  Next time I have to drive across North Dakota at night, I’m going…View post