I’d always imagined Coleman Barks to be a stern scholarly type — till I emailed him for permission to use a few lines from his Rumi translations in my book. Read more.
Barbara’s Riffs on Life
Pink, Pink, Pink. I’m Taking a Stand — I Like It
Two floral designers let themselves go soft on pink this spring. The occasion was the tulip show at Mountain View Cemetery and their design was an unabashedly optimistic concoction that contrasted with nearby edgier, darker takes on the tulip. Read more.
Telephoning Those Teenage Babysitters — Rejected Again
What did teenage boys and moms in need of a babysitter have in common back in the day? They had to call up teenage girls. Read more.
Two More Big Bookstore Events for “Wrestling with God” — Join the Celebration
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Two wonderful San Francisco Bay Area independent bookstores will host book events for “Wrestling with God” during May. Books, refreshments, good company. Read more.
“Listen to Your Mother” — Moms Across the Country Get the Mic for Mother’s Day
It was a fun night at A Great Good Place for Books when three funny ladies celebrated “Listen to Your Mother” an Erma Bombeck style collection of mom stories. Read more.
What If You Threw a Book Launch — And Everybody Came?
Was anyone going to show up? My author event Book Passage would start soon, and there were dozens of very empty chairs, waiting to be filled. Read more.