Last week I gave a plenary lecture—at IONA, a new medieval conference in Vancouver, BC. I talked about the role of embodiment and identity in creative and scholarly enquiry. Here’s the PDF and slides.
Read moreTen days ago I gave the eulogy at my father’s funeral. I’ve made many speeches, but this was one of the hardest.
Read moreMy father died this morning. He was 93.
Read moreA new interview with me about So Lucky now up at A&U magazine.
Read moreThree events in the next four weeks: in Seattle, on Orcas Island, and in Vancouver BC.
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I’ve only seen Brandi Carlile perform once, at a private event nine years ago, but the memory of that night is strong and visceral. Here’s a repost my thoughts from that event.
Read moreIt snowed. Again. The fence is buried, the van is buried, the road is buried. Everything is buried in 7-8″. Apparently there’s more on the way today. And tomorrow. And Monday. As for Tuesday, well, let’s talk about that.
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