July 3, 2021January 15, 2023 - 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
June 22, 2021January 15, 2023 - Birthday, Books, Quotes, Reading, WritingOctavia E. Butler on Habit, Freedom, Writing, and More Happy birthday, Octavia E. Butler! Here are some quotes from her writing: “There’s nothing new under the sun, but… Read More
June 21, 2021January 15, 2023 - Birthday, Books, Quotes, Reading, WritingAnne Carson on Language, Beauty, Words, Love, and More Happy birthday, Anne Carson! 71, today! Here are some quotes from her writing: “Language is what eases the… Read More
June 19, 2021January 15, 2023 - Birthday, Books, Quotes, Reading, WritingSalman Rushdie on Language, Literature, Freedom of Expression, and More Happy birthday, Salman Rushdie! 74, today! Here are some quotes from his books and interviews: “Go for broke. Always… Read More
June 5, 2021January 15, 2023 - Birthday, Books, Quotes, Reading, WritingFederico García Lorca on Love, Mystery, Poetry, and More Happy birthday, Federico García Lorca! Here are some quotes from his writing: “Only mystery allows us to live,… Read More
June 3, 2021January 15, 2023 - Birthday, Books, Quotes, Reading, WritingAllen Ginsberg on Poetry, Voice, Democracy, and More Happy birthday, Allen Ginsberg! Here are some quotes from his writing: “You say what you want to say… Read More
May 27, 2021January 15, 2023 - Birthday, Books, Quotes, Reading, WritingJohn Barth on Writing, Fiction, “Passionate Virtuosity,” and More Happy birthday, John Barth! 91, today! Here are some quotes from the author: “Self-knowledge is always bad news.”… Read More
May 26, 2021January 15, 2023 - Birthday, Music, Quotes, Reading, WritingMiles Davis on Life, Music, Creation, and More Happy birthday, Miles Davis! Here are some quotes from the musician: “Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not… Read More
May 24, 2021January 15, 2023 - Birthday, Music, Quotes, Reading, WritingBob Dylan on Art, Writing, Poetry, Chaos, and More Happy birthday, Bob Dylan! 80, today! Lucky to have seen this trickster and consummate artist perform live many times… Read More
May 22, 2021January 15, 2023 - Birthday, Music, Quotes, Reading, WritingSun Ra on Music, Freedom, the Impossible, and More Happy Arrival Day, Sun Ra! Here are some quotes from the composer and musician: “I think of myself… Read More