Archive for October 12th, 2009

I am an avid fan of Sherman Alexie. I first read Indian Killer back in college, followed by The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven, and most recently The Absolute True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. Recently, I read his Sept. 29 interview in Mother Jones. I may not always agree with Alexie’s politics,... »

Much like Spider Jerusalem did once, I returned from my retreat into the mountains. Late yesterday afternoon I arrived home after spending four days in Appalachia. I hiked around a bit while there. I did some overly commercialized shopping in this tourist trap town. I ate too much when I did eat. I started... »