I love the rush of short fiction, like diving into a river and kayaking big waves--and then, you are out. But in these wonderful lists--thanks responders!--I don't see the queen of contemporary short fiction (and she may be there, I just…
I ADORED the Children's Book. It was one of the best books I've read in several years. REading it I kept thinking of Henry James review of Tolstoy's novel as "big baggy monster"--and while I think that A. S. Byatt is…
Thank you Craig! Sarah Carter is just amazing...and I'm so pleased you could come. Working on that book with her was simply a dream and I hope to do more. Your book looks fascinating! Lucky Chris Cauble--! Cheers, Caroline
hey molly! The quilt book is out! It is beautiful. I just noticed that there is a signing at Fact & Fiction this month--the photographs are lovely. We'll be there for new year's. I can't wait to see you! It's been way, way…
I really can't figure this thing out, but...I had dinner with Peter and Susan when I read in Berkeley. They showed me the gorgeous book of Brodsky's Watermark that they did in Venice . I love the idea of a collaboration that , in addition to precise and beautiful pages, moves out of the studio and into lived experience--anything that gets us together wins my heart. Yes, xo,s
No idea how this works, but it's great if it puts me in touch with you.
Won't be home until February, but should you head southwest,
there's a bed beside the sea for you .Here's to the Haefle
Patterson clan!
DAY SIX: Visit a political news source you don't agree with.
Mix it up! Go out on a blind date with a new news source and see what you learn (or don't learn).
DAY FIVE: Research the people and organizations working on your issues.
If you want to get involved, you have to act. Spend some time with a search engine, on Twitter, GOOD.is, and other online sources to find the organizations and…
DAY FOUR: Make a list of issues you're passionate about.
Like any good challenge, it's time to make a list! Sharpen your pencil, grab your favorite notebook (or a napkin), and start writing. But how do you choose among the many issues you…
Monday
Kip Sikora is now a member of Humanities RoundtableSunday
Learn about your local representatives and political issues.
All politics is local, right? If that's true, then knowing who makes the policy decisions that affect you is empowering. Get to know the boundaries of municipal government—i.e.,…
Across the world, throughout history, who are your heroes of humanism? Socrates, Jefferson, Atwood, Chomsky…your teacher, your neighbor, your son? Tell us about the humanists that inspire you.Throughout 2012 Humanities Montana is recognizing humanities heroes from around the state. Norma Ashby, George Horse Capture, Jim Heckel and Arlyne Reichert were honored in Great Falls on January 26. The next group…See More