Edgy Mama

I’m having a lazy Sunday morning, letting the kidlings watch Robots, which is distracting, because I keep hearing Robin Williams’ voice behind me. I may go re-rack with my book for a while. I’m reading Denis Johnson’s Tree of Smoke, which is absolutely riveting and amazing. It deserved the National Book Award it won.

I went to a friend’s 40th birthday party last night, but everyone was scared to talk to me after reading my Party Rules column. I did manage to find a guy who’d brought a lovely, lovely Belgium ale to the party, which he generously shared with me. We talked about The Thirsty Monk, an all Belgian beer bar due to open in Ashvegas on January 24. I can’t wait!