There had always been and would continue to be refuge in a life lived close to the words. There was and would be refuge in friendship and letters and in writers like Ruhl.
The Delta
My experiences growing up Anglo in separatist Quebec had prompted me to study Canada’s history and reflect on my own sense of belonging in the modern world. But I had neglected to ask myself whether Canada had belonged to me in the first place.
Four Decline Letters from a Literary Magazine Plus a Follow-up Acceptance Letter
Dear Writer...
Lethe
From my back porch I have a panoramic view of east Berkeley and the San Francisco Bay, with the city skyline sparkling across the water. On clear nights the downtown lights twinkle high against the sky, doubled by their reflection in the smooth, dark bay. Below them, the lights of Berkeley are dimmer.
Who He Is and Who He Isn’t
My father didn’t have the skills to navigate or blend one family into another, especially when the two wives had contempt for each other.
Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog by Dylan Thomas
"Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog" by Dylan Thomas came to my attention yet again when Jean Seberg asks Jean-Paul Belmondo if he's read it in Goddard's iconic "Breathless".