Jun 16, 2010 | Blog
When I met Jane Smiley on West Coast Live, she said she never reads reviews. When I told that to Chip, he said, “she doesn’t have to.” He has a point. I wish I didn’t read them, but I do, especially when they are sent to me, as this one was by...Jun 15, 2010 | Blog
Whoops- in case I told you wrong- or it is printed wrong someplace– the reading in Juneau is at six on Thursday night at Hearthside in the Nugget Mall. Actually, that is a perfect time, since everyone can eat afterwards and not have to rush dinner. (Also, I...Jun 14, 2010 | Blog
I am finally home, and spent the day taking good care of the dogs, ( a hike to Twin Coves and a good brushing) and the garden, (thinning, watering, weeding) and the family ( cooked a nice dinner and babysat Caroline while Sarah went to a meeting.) It was a pretty good...Jun 12, 2010 | Blog
It is definitely tilting toward home, ( I leave tomorrow) but I have to say, the city by the bay is pretty nice, especially the weather. It is sunny and warm. ( I’m staying in a fancy hotel in Union Square- all the bell hops and a whistles. But the funny thing...Jun 9, 2010 | Blog
Phew, I finally arrived in my San Francisco hotel ( a lot more, er, traditional, than the Jupiter. Chocolates on the pillow here) after a whole day in the Portland Airport, and one delay after another because of weather (fog) and a mad dash over the Golden Gate...Jun 7, 2010 | Blog
I just got to Portland, after dropping Chip off at the airport in Seattle, and found a complimentary condom on the night table, with the hotel logo on it, along with a set of foam ear plugs. Also, the decor is modern. Well, very mod, in a retro way. Molded plastic...
