Technically, this is a big day of reflection and fasting and I’m not supposed to be working, just thinking about things like what went wrong last year, why you were … Continue reading ON ATONEMENT AND BAGELS
Tag: novels
ON WHAT THEY USED TO SAY
Wednesday already? It’s great to write this blog every week but sometimes I’d rather not. Wednesday is an interesting name for a day. Most people pronounce it “wensday.” Do you … Continue reading ON WHAT THEY USED TO SAY
ON HATING SQUIRRELS, AND LOVING BELUSHI
Animal lovers won’t like this, but I hate squirrels. It wasn’t always like that. I once thought squirrels were kind of cute. Even in New York City, in Central Park, the … Continue reading ON HATING SQUIRRELS, AND LOVING BELUSHI
On Knowing That You Never Know
If the politics and terrorism and whatever weren’t enough to make you nauseous, just read the paper. For example, a woman in the Midwest fell into a giant meat grinder … Continue reading On Knowing That You Never Know
On Saving Fish
I just rescued a fish from a falcon. Not sure why I did it, although it was an instant reaction. My desk is near a sliding door to the backyard … Continue reading On Saving Fish
On Research
I’m writing a new novel. Is that redundant, “new novel?” It’s a big thing that requires a lot of effort and attention. The entire story is mapped out, set in … Continue reading On Research
On Wednesday
“I’m trying’ to think, but nothin’ happens!” – Curly Howard
On UPS and Downs
New Year’s resolutions are fine, but it’s best not to share them publicly because then you look like an idiot when you don’t succeed. We all make resolutions or at … Continue reading On UPS and Downs