The Carpet Merchant, Jean-Leon Gerome
55,387, Silk River, and The Key to Chaos, 6,961. Would do a word meter but have not figured out how to do one on WordPress.
It was a good week. I let Silk River sit while I spent time with The Key to Chaos. The Aloli-Lazaretia scene is going well, and I’m excited about what’s to come. Did the type-in this morning and that’s all I have time for.
Got a full day–two social events to attend. First, “The World of Women Writers” luncheon, presented by the American Association of University Women. It’s the Annual Authors Luncheon. One of this year’s featured writers is Susan Straight, a local writer who lives in Riverside. I’m looking forward to hearing her speak. And after the luncheon, I’ve got a wedding to go to. A friend and former co-worker is getting married. Luckily the luncheon is in Torrance and the wedding is in Redondo Beach–a scant 8 minutes away from the luncheon venue. I was afraid I’d have to pass on the wedding, but it’s scheduled for 4:30 and the luncheon will be well over by then.
I have seen this painting on a few occasions at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. It’s magnificent, along with the other pieces by Jean-Leon Gerome.
Are you an author? I didn’t see a personal profile on your blog, but I get that sense.
Is “Silk River” a book about the Silk Road? I couldn’t find it doing an Amazon book search.
Comment by John — January 14, 2008 @ 5:28