Monthly Archives: January 2010

… died today at age 91. The New York Times obit describes him as “the Garbo of letters, famous for not wanting to be famous.” (Looks like Pynchon is the last of the great recluses.) The Catcher in the Rye … Continue reading →

(This is a longer version of an essay I wrote for Laura Ellen Scott’s VIPs on vsf blog a while ago…) 1. I used to write poetry This seems surreal to me now, but it’s true, there was a time … Continue reading →

“I love Tylenol.” * “Daddy’s like Santa. He knows everything.” * “Fries, fries.” ** “My dinosaur pillow needs more fluff.” * “I’m nothing.” * “Pan-da.” ** “Can I have a parachute some day?” * “Shoes, shoes.” ** “Do you want … Continue reading →

Scott Garson was kind enough to ask me to contribute to the latest Wigleaf writers’ playlist. The theme this time is love and sex. My piece is about Van Morrison’s “Astral Weeks” and when I first moved to San Francisco. … Continue reading →

Yes, according to this WSJ article.