I watched "Driving Miss Daisy" & liked it enough. Beautifully acted (J Tandy ftw) maybe conventional but w/in those bounds, really good. Then I watched "Do The Right Thing" and I was like, WOW, award committees really can't recognize greatness when greatness is flashing headlights at their face.

Best nonfiction books read in 2025: "Girl in a Band" by Kim Gordon, "How We Fight For Our Lives" by Saeed Jones and "I Used To Be Charming" by Eve Babitz. Also: "Stay True" by Hua Hsu and "Once A Dancer" by Allegra Kent. Special mention to "When News Breaks" by Carol Lin.

Best novels read in 2025: three-way tie for "Colored Television" by Danzy Senna, "The Ice Palace" by Tarjei Vesaas and "Plainsong" by Kent Haruf.

Best books I read in 2025, coming up! We'll start with best poetry collection: "Something About Living" by Lena Khalaf Tuffaha.

Really happy with how the past few months have turned out: a project I completed, new projects I've started or breathed new life in, new people in my life better aligned with my long-term goals, a strengthened friendship, improved health, and solid momentum going into 2026. Work ahead, but grateful.

I made a Bsky account to stay in touch with my fellow Granta Workshop alums, and I've got to say for my first post that I really like it here!