I’m interrupting my hiatus to report some terrible news. I’ve received a report (although it’s noted by Wikipedia) that children’s book author Lloyd Alexander has passed on. Alexander wrote some amazing fantasy books that I remember reading as a kid, The Book of Three and The Black Cauldron. His wit and imagination will be truly missed.
More info on Alexander.
Daniel Laloggia’s discovery of The Book of Three.
Many thanks again to the guest bloggers filling in. I’ve been truly stunned and delighted by the remembrances, reading reports and general tomfoolery.
Since there have been a few emails, some news on my coordinates, cunning plans, and the like is forthcoming. But for now, I’ll simply confess that I chatted briefly with David Markson last night. My conversation went something like this:
ME: Congratulations! I very much enjoyed The Last Novel.
MARKSON: You’re drenching!
ME: I’d be interested in interviewing you for the…
MARKSON: You’re soaking wet!
ME: …sort of like radio, the…
MARKSON: You’re drenched!
Nobody informed me about the speed and manner in which starboard thunderstorms stub out sunny afternoons. More later.
Washington Post: “Ryan and three other members of Congress have pledged to live for one week on $21 worth of food, the amount the average food stamp recipient receives in federal assistance. That’s $3 a day or $1 a meal. They started yesterday.” Congressman Ryan’s report here and Congressman McGovern’s report here.
[RELATED: David Blum talks about his first time. Also, John Freeman talks about his first time. If you, dear readers, would like to talk about YOUR first time too, the comments await your inept introductions to the form.]