Here’s the cover of the French translation of The Year of Fog, forthcoming from Buchet Chastel. The book was translated by the wonderful Sophie Aslanides. I think the cover goes perfectly with the story and also with the epigram, which is from Eugene Ionesco’s beautiful memoir, Present Past/Past Present:The light of memory, or rather the…Continue reading L’annee Brouillard
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The Sorrows of an American
I just finished read Siri Hudsvedt’s second novel, The Sorrows of an American. A really lovely, melancholy, contemplative novel. It took me almost a week to read this book, because it’s a slow-burn book, the kind that requires one’s full concentration at every moment. The narrator, a psychiatrist, reminds me of Lars Gustafsson’s intellectual, solitary…Continue reading The Sorrows of an American
Recession-proof entertainment tonight
The talented and wonderful Misty Richmond (she’s my sister, but I’d say that even if she weren’t), will be exhibiting her work along with other photographers tonight at the first-ever Fotovisiion SlideSlam in Berkeley. Each photograher will take a few minutes to talk about his or her project, and photos will be displayed in a…Continue reading Recession-proof entertainment tonight
Golden Gate
National Geographic Traveler magazine recently asked me to name my favorite Golden Gate Park destination. I chose the playground at Koret Children’s Quarter. Pick up the December issue of National Geographic Traveler to see what other Bay Area folks have to say about the park: San Francisco Symphony Orchestra Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, artist Maya…Continue reading Golden Gate
Ooooh, Tannebaum
Well, it’s that time of year. In lieu of writing something new about Christmas (hello, who has time?), I’ll just refer you to this piece I wrote about the Christmas tree boys for Salon a few years ago. It’s December now, and the Christmas tree industry’s booming, and I just can’t get my mind around…Continue reading Ooooh, Tannebaum