"Let others pride themselves about how many pages they have written; I’d rather boast about the ones I’ve read." Jorge Luis Borges, born this day.

Her son is sometimes out of control and violent; she fears him. But when he's getting mental health treatment in a facility, she misses him and wants him home. In Los Angeles Times Column One, Emily Alpert Reyes chronicles a mother's struggle and search for help. latimes.com/california/sto…

So delighted to learn that my Los Angeles Times colleague Nathan Fenno will be included in The Year's Best Sports Writing 2024. Already ordered my copy. Nathan made Best Sports Writing once before with this gripping murder tale: latimes.com/california/sto…

Tim Walz "wrenches on cars" and has a  "pistons-and-pushrods persona." So writes Daniel Miller--a car guy himself--in this story about the vice presidential candidate and his obsession with cars. latimes.com/politics/story…

So how do visually impaired athletes compete at the Paralympics? Their techniques are revealed in a fascinating story by David Wharton with must-watch videos by Albert Brave Tiger Lee. They introduce us to these resourceful, and often brave, athletes. latimes.com/sports/olympic…

"All writers are discontented with their work as it’s being made. That’s because they’re aware of a potential and believe they’re not reaching it. But the reader is not aware of the potential, so it makes no difference to him." William Saroyan, born this day.

"I knew nothing about the technique of story writing, and now, after 18 years of writing, I still know nothing about the technique, although with the publication of my new novel, 'Tarzan and the Lost Empire,' there are 31 books on my list." Edgar Rice Burroughs, born this day.

Can't wait for the mini-series: A member of the Mexican Mafia becomes a government informant. But can he be trusted? Matthew Ormseth unspools a jaw-dropping tale. latimes.com/california/sto…

He was a Mexican Mafia member who became a government informant. You can now read the final chapter in this compelling three-part narrative about drugs, murder, twisted loyalties and betrayal. Outstanding storytelling by Matthew Ormseth. latimes.com/california/sto…