August 2, 2022 - Birthday, Books, Quotes, Reading, WritingJames Baldwin on Art, Life, Writing, Reading, and More Happy birthday, James Baldwin! Here are some quotes from the writer: “Artists are here to disturb the peace.”… Read More
July 30, 2022 - Birthday, Books, Quotes, Reading, WritingWilliam H. Gass on Art, Writing, Sentences, Reading, Literature, and More. Happy birthday, William H. Gass! Here are some quotes from his books, interviews, etc. Speaking of interviews, read my career-spanning… Read More
July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 - Birthday, Books, Quotes, Reading, WritingJohn Ashbery on Writing, Poetry, and More Happy birthday, John Ashbery! Here are some quotes from his writing: “I too often feel like a person I… Read More
July 28, 2022 - Birthday, Books, Quotes, Reading, WritingWilliam T. Vollmann on Reading, Writing, Curiosity, and More Happy birthday, William T. Vollmann! 63, today! Here are some quotes from the writer: “If I try not to… Read More
July 21, 2022July 21, 2022 - Birthday, Books, Quotes, Reading, WritingHart Crane on Language, Poetry, and More Happy birthday, Hart Crane! Here are some quotes and poems from the poet: “I can remember much forgetfulness.” “One… Read More
July 15, 2022 - Birthday, Books, Quotes, Reading, WritingJacques Derrida on Writing, Language, the Impossible, and More Happy birthday, Jacques Derrida! Here are some quotes from the philosopher: “I always dream of a pen that would… Read More
July 15, 2022 - Birthday, Books, Quotes, Reading, WritingWalter Benjamin on Art, History, Writing, and More Happy birthday, Walter Benjamin! Here are some quotes from the author’s texts: “The art of storytelling is reaching… Read More
July 10, 2022July 10, 2022 - Birthday, Books, Quotes, Reading, WritingMarcel Proust on Art, Love, Memory, and More Happy birthday, Marcel Proust! Here are some quotes from the writer: “Love is space and time measured by… Read More
July 6, 2022 - Birthday, Quotes, Reading, WritingFrida Kahlo on Art, Life, Death, Painting, and More. Happy birthday, Frida Kahlo! Here are some quotes from the artist: “A little while ago, not much more than… Read More
July 3, 2022July 3, 2022 - Birthday, Books, Quotes, Reading, WritingFranz Kafka on Life, Death, Writing, Books, and More Happy birthday, Franz Kafka! Here are some quotes from the writer: “I usually solve problems by letting them… Read More