Squaw Valley post no. 2

Last night had a long conversation with some of the other members of my middle-aged cadre. A woman told us the story of 19th century ancestors in Texas -- that's what her book's going to be about -- broken marriages, escaped slaves, gambling debts, a faked death: all history. Great material.

Dorothy Allison, who gave a terrific talk yesterday, will lead our workshop today; unfortunately, my bit's not getting workshopped til tommorow.

Went to the supermarket in Tahoe City early this morning for supplies. A few raindrops fell; I wouldn't be surprised if we got a thunderstorm today.