Notes from Around the Block- The task at hand in San Francisco
- Literary Criticism at LAX
- Simplify at the Getty
- Downtown L.A. and the Grand Central Market
- Olallieberry Odyssey
- Does Sir Thomas More live a real life?
- Does Jane Smiley’s Bob Miller live a real life?
- Does Ivan Ilych live a “real” life?
- How to live a real life
- Lowfat or nonfat Yoga
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Tag Archives: Sara
Literary Criticism at LAX
by cheri block My daughter Sara (also an English major and teacher) called me to make sure I hadn’t gotten into any trouble at the airport. “Hi Mom, how’s it going down there?” ” Ahh, Sara, the usual cast of … Continue reading
Posted in Life, On fiction, People, Writing and Teaching
Tagged Dr. William M. Chace, Gilead, Illiad, LAX, literary seepage, Sara, Stanford
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Almost a Sleepover
Since I am a former day camp counselor, with a Masters in the Psychology of Boys, Ages 6-10, my daughter invited me to chaperone Noah’s 6th Birthday party. We might be going to the beach that weekend, I said, after … Continue reading
Sunlight in New York City
In certain situations, I can be as spontaneous as an actuary. Date: July 4, 1988. Scene: The steps of the Capital Building, Washington D.C. So you may understand my reaction when two strangers, attractive young women in their thirties, picnicking … Continue reading
