I'll be the one in the turquoise poncho
Still darn sick, on and off. But off to Montreal for the weekend anyway. My Ghost Maps is up for the Lowther award for best book by a woman, which will be given Saturday night. I don't expect to win -- you should see the list -- but I do plan to listen to Anne Carson's keynote, and generally kick up my heels.

Good luck, Erin!
thinking of you …
It is a deserving book none the less. I lent my copy out and it has not returned. I hope it does because your inscription is important to me. At least I know it’s being read.
thrive!, O
Congrats on the nomination and good luck!! Way to go!