Income tax season is always bad around here, even for oldsters on social security, with pensions and freelance income. You know why? Well, you know why, Elizabeth: Because you have to pay income tax on social security. Which, is based on deductions from a lifetime of salary-man work. Double taxed, if you ask me. And there is no way to get withholding from the gov website. You have to call Social Security, on the telephone. Have you ever tried that? I did, 10 years ago. I'm still holding. I also enjoyed the Masters, glad the right guy won and the Saudis lost. Look forward to your next record, already penciled in to be the subject of a Critical Conditions column. Signed, Your Fan.
I recall Lucinda saying something around the time of “Gravel” that someone had accused her of aiming for “perfection” to which she said, “yeah so you’re seeking mediocrity?”
Love that picture of you holding a Bookshelf Game! We had 2: Facts in Five (pre trial pursuit), and Quinto (scrabble with #s). You are the coolest person I almost know. Dan Weiss
Look forward to hearing you guys in St. Louis. Bring copies of the Lucinda review to sell at the merch table! Better to expedite support of your book reviewing than the WSJ's extortion!
Income tax season is always bad around here, even for oldsters on social security, with pensions and freelance income. You know why? Well, you know why, Elizabeth: Because you have to pay income tax on social security. Which, is based on deductions from a lifetime of salary-man work. Double taxed, if you ask me. And there is no way to get withholding from the gov website. You have to call Social Security, on the telephone. Have you ever tried that? I did, 10 years ago. I'm still holding. I also enjoyed the Masters, glad the right guy won and the Saudis lost. Look forward to your next record, already penciled in to be the subject of a Critical Conditions column. Signed, Your Fan.
Elizabeth, you’ve gone Gonzo! Or at least P. J. O’Rourke.
And Wayne Robins effusing over your music writing brings my music criticism reading full circle.
I recall Lucinda saying something around the time of “Gravel” that someone had accused her of aiming for “perfection” to which she said, “yeah so you’re seeking mediocrity?”
Love that picture of you holding a Bookshelf Game! We had 2: Facts in Five (pre trial pursuit), and Quinto (scrabble with #s). You are the coolest person I almost know. Dan Weiss
Look forward to hearing you guys in St. Louis. Bring copies of the Lucinda review to sell at the merch table! Better to expedite support of your book reviewing than the WSJ's extortion!