A quick word, before I head out into a very cold New York City. First, all is well, my health is fine, the trip was fine; the flight was so seamless I knew something would

Big snowstorm last night, but – hooray! – it’s over this morning. Lots of pretty snow on the ground, but I gather the flights are moving. So far. I am at the island airport way

My body is at war with my spirit. A bug or a virus is trying to get in, and I am trying with everything in my power to keep it out: rest, chicken soup, oil

I had to laugh at one point last night, imagining my son at this event – “Baryshnikov/Brodsky” at the Winter Garden. My dear friend Lynn was offered two free tickets and invited me – who

I didn’t march today. Last year’s march was inspiring and ennobling, and I’m sure today’s was too. But I was busy this year. Just happened to open one of my first books – “Yours Truly,

Great excitement today: Anna passed her driver’s test on Wednesday, and today we rented a car together – she can’t rent one till she gets a credit card, which is coming – and she drove

On the weekend I went to visit dear friends, a couple who have been swept away by a tide of misfortune – and are fine. He was diagnosed with cancer and had to undergo radiation

Toronto weather just broke another record. Jan. 4 was the coldest on record, and today, Jan. 11, was the warmest – over 12 degrees! The temperature jumped 35 degrees in six days – and will

Dear students and writers, if you are considering taking my advanced course at U of T, I ask you to sign up immediately, because a few more are needed for the course to run. The

Went to the Y this morning. For the 20 minute voyage door to door by streetcar, I wore: long johns under cashmere leggings with thick socks and boots, an undershirt, t-shirt, sweater, and puffy vest