by Clea | Jan 4, 2009 | Uncategorized
Well, at least one kitten is enthralled by my current work-in-progress, even if the other finds it a snooze.(Thanks to my friend Naomi who sent me this photo of her two kittens, Lentil and Chickpea, who joined her as she bravely read through a first draft.)
by Clea | Dec 29, 2008 | Uncategorized
Chanteuse, actress, outspoken performer, and all around diva Eartha Kitt died on Christmas Day. Linda L. Richards has details and links on her blog. Here, I’ll just say that I had the privilege of seeing Kitt perform a year ago last summer at the Newport Jazz...
by Clea | Dec 19, 2008 | Uncategorized
What are your plans for 2009? Have you made any resolutions? I can’t help you lose weight or quit smoking, but I might be able to help with another popular resolution. If you’re one of the many folks who have promised yourself that 2009 will be the year...
by Clea | Dec 18, 2008 | Uncategorized
“A fellow by the name of Revere. Lives up in the North End. Charges a fortune…”Murder, mystery, and lots of mayhem in pre-Revolutionary Boston – all in Jill Lepore’s and Jane Kamensky’s Blindspot, read my San Francisco Chronicle review...
by Clea | Dec 17, 2008 | Uncategorized
I’ve been talking to booksellers lately who report that times are hard. And local booksellers aren’t known for vast reserves of capital, so a serious dip in sales can be devastating. Booksellers don’t lose enough money, however, to receive...
