pictures of larkin

  ” . . . my sagging face, an egg sculpted in lard, with goggles on - depressing, depressing, depressing.”

proofing

“The critical work of proofreading is a low-wage position.  Proofreaders ought to be among the higest [sic] paid in the field of publishing.”  I concur, but I can also add from experience that the copyeditor can catch the errors and the printer can muff the changes. 

little criminals

“It’s fun to do bad things.”

reading

If you’re in Boston on May 15, my friends Mary and Mark are reading at the Poet’s Moon Cafe.

the riddle

The kids in Hastings writing short stories.  “You are grounded but we love you.” 

death and texas

Living with the dead. That way the checks keep coming.  Never liked that couch much anyway.  Today’s short story waiting to be written. (thanks to Joe in Cheese [Texas])

kudos

Pal and Friday Night Writing Group member Neil Crabtree is a winner in this year’s MIllion Writer Awards, Notable Stories of 2007.   (thanks to Denise in Hollywood [Florida]) 

wright was right

the supremes

Here’s a briliant speech delivered on Boston Legal.  And it’s especially timely give the Court’s recent decision in the Lilly Ledbetter case.  And don’t forget the voter ID ruling. (thanks to Mike in Maine)   

hubert’s freaks

A new book with the lost photos of Diane Arbus.  I’ve already ordered my copy.