send hellos to friends at goodreads. i must confess, i don't keep what i'm reading up to date. so here's a brief rundown: reread As I Lay Dying. love the language & multiple povs. read laird hunt's The Paris Stories. again play of language is intriguing as well as nonlinear pieces. just started his Ray of the Star. look forward to a summer break when i can read & write more. btw, i teach lit & writing at santa barbara cc. ciao, chella