I seem to be growing accustomed to finding myself driving across the plains betw...

I seem to be growing accustomed to finding myself driving across the plains between the hours of 3 and 4 a.m., bound for the St. Louis airport. Today and tomorrow I'm in Cleveland where I was invited by the generous and lovely Julie Cristal to read at a large book club. Staying at a hotel in the beautiful Arcade Building which is, in a way, more beautiful for not having been too spruced up. I love old, underdog cities such as St. Louis and Cleveland. I am happy to have been asked to come. Thanks, Julie.