A writer never forgets the first time he accepted a few coins or a word of praise in exchange for a story. He will never forget the sweet poison of vanity in his blood, and the belief that, if he succeeds in not letting anyone discover his lack of talent, the dream of literature will [...]
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Sunday Salon – October 4, 2009
October 4, 2009
8:00 AM
Good morning, faithful readers! Fall has FINALLY arrived in Northern California with chilly mornings, warm afternoons and cold evenings. We’ve actually had to build a fire in the woodstove the last two nights…and this after triple digits last Saturday!
I’ve had a difficult week. I fell ill with the flu on Tuesday night [...]












