Jane Smiley - Quoted Tale

Jane Smiley – I was an only child. I’ve known only…

I was an only child. I’ve known only children. From this experience I do believe that the children should outnumber … Read

When a novel has 200000 words then it is possible for the reader to experience 200000 delights and to turn … Read

In my experience there is only one motivation and that is desire. No reasons or principle contain it or stand … Read

I discovered that the horse is life itself a metaphor but also an example of life’s mystery and unpredictability of … Read

I learned why ‘out riding alone’ is an oxymoron: An equestrian is never alone is always sensing the other being … Read

Vets do what doctors used to – diagnose the injury or the condition patch it up as best they can … Read

Somehow knowing that Alzheimer’s is coming mocks all one’s aspirations – to tell stories to think through certain issues as … Read