Bogie's tumor has shrunk since I was in New York to the point where it can't be operated on, so everything's on hold. He seems fine: totally energetic, delighted to play with visitors. So I'm a little less worried than I was. Thanks to all who wrote or called with expressions of support.

In other news, I'm pleased to announce that the AWP panel proposed by me and Karen Anderson has been accepted; we'll be doing our thing on "The New Nature Writing" in Vancouver next March along with Sally Keith, Richard Greenfield, Jonathan Skinner, and Bin Ramke. Hope to see you there.