World literature translated into English makes up a large part of my reading, which is why I look forward to being a literary host at the WordsWithoutBorders gala this year, along with many great writers and translators. Join us on October 25th in NYC: wordswithoutborders.org/events/2022-wo…

“Many scientists believe we are living through the sixth mass extinction – the largest loss of life on Earth since the time of the dinosaurs – and that it is being driven by humans.” theguardian.com/environment/20…

Hope for the future: readers rushing into the national book expo in Bangkok after three years of postponement #งานหนังสือ

Autumn in New York: cold rain, man wanking on the F train, a football-sized rat running into my foot. This city has it all!

The 2022 #MacDowellBenefit, our first in-person Benefit since 2019, is Monday, October 17, at New York's Ziegfeld Ballroom! macdowell.org/events/2022-na…

A big red flag for me is when someone labels the artistic work and vision of others—or worse, their own—as “content.” That’s when you know they don’t consider it as anything more than a unit of gray-goo filler in some monetizing apparatus. Flee and avoid without regret.

Made rice-cooker khaomangai because I keep hearing it mentioned on Thai radio shows.

Very similar to the BTS and MRT systems in Bangkok. Why I sigh every time I pay for an MTA fare when I’m in NYC.

it's darkly funny that folks think climate incineration of all life on Earth should be preceded not by loud protest, but instead by an orderly, obedient and polite transition to ecocide

Where I'm at #MacDowellBenefit Please give, if you can, to support the time and space for artists to do what we do. More at MacDowell

"Planet Word in Washington, DC, is the most spectacular language museum to have opened recently." Tal Goldfajn tours Planet Word Museum and tells us why: bit.ly/3VR2eTE

An old haunt

“We who have materially safe and comfortable lives, and who are part of societies that contribute the lion’s share of greenhouse gases, do not have the right to surrender on behalf of others.” newstatesman.com/environment/20…

“Where do you get your ideas?” is a ridiculous question to ask artists and writers. The presumption: there’s some one-stop source instead of an ongoing lifetime of thinking, reading, and imagination. Would they ask sportspeople, “How did you get so athletic?”

We're so excited: tonight's our first in-person gala in 3 years! Hosted by @mervatim and with honorary chair llendr and chockablock with literary translation stars: bit.ly/3FbH1xx

A beautiful night to support translated international literature at the WordsWithoutBorders gala. Honored to be a literary host at the best table (I'm biased). The virtual worldwide gala is coming up on Nov 2: wordswithoutborders.org/events/2022-wo…

Sometimes I’ll put on an ironed shirt—playing literary host at the WordsWithoutBorders gala, for instance. 📷: Beowulf Sheehan.

How about we just go back to writing on blogs and sharing links in HTML and getting updated about people's posts by RSS feeds in simple chronological order? No algorithms, no ads, all zine zeal.

I’ll be remembering you, whatever else I do Midnight with the stars and you