October 03, 2008
you need these
(above is an excerpt from the book)
The reviews for 'how to be an explorer of the world' are starting to roll in...
also, it made the American Booksellers Association's list of November Notables
i feel like a proud mama.
October 02, 2008
I AM BACK!
i have missed you all in blogland.
we are finally settled back in the old house in flesherton. i have a new p.o. box, #99, (i'll leave the rest for you to figure out for those who are so inclined, life is more interesting with mysteries to figure out).
i do not have much time to write these days as mr.T is demanding a LOT more attention and i am trying to get the house in order.
will write again soon...
p.s. my book comes out in a few days, i am so excited.
pps. thank you for all the beautiful emails asking for me to come back! i hear you.
August 21, 2008
screen free....
going offline for a time. not sure if I will have internet access while in transit. I somehow love that possibility. remember when your days were filled with only 'in the world' things? like wandering, singing, dancing, general tinkering and idleness.
looking forward to a visit to california, authentic mexican food, (why can no one in this part of the world make a good burrito?), good coffee (peets), the best produce in the world (davis farmer's market), and lots of family time.
I'll check in here and then when I can.
see you soon.
August 19, 2008
the collective hunger for real things
“The truth is that wherever you go, people want ideas, want language, want discussion, want space to share and to talk. The Web is great but there is nothing better than people in a room together. I used to be a bit dubious about all these literary festivals happening all the time, but this last visit to Sydney has convinced me of how important, and necessary they are. There is a collective hunger for real things – a kind of self-administered antidote to consumerism and spin. Yes, people spend money, buy books, but it is not about redundant marketing or pointless shopping; it is about really choosing instead of being fed the lie of choice.” Jeanette Winterson
from mrs. tulip
