“In a time of transition for journalism all around the world, it's reas...” — James Fallows Quote

“In a time of transition for journalism all around the world, it's reassuring to know that some of the old ways endure.”

“Over the eons I've been a fan of, and sucker for, each latest automated system to 'simplify' and 'bring order to' my life. Very early on this led me to the beautiful-and-doomed Lotus Agenda for my DOS computers, and Actioneer for the early Palm.”

“Everyone moans about the collapsing U.S. infrastructure.”

“It goes without saying that before its culture and literature can continue to evolve, Latvia first must endure the political comedy of creating a stable, functioning and unthreatened democracy.”

“I come from a line of great Sicilian women, and their mentality is to endure and push through to the other side.”

“I don't know if anything I write will endure, but I do try to write it as a narrative that will not only challenge but also entice the reader into the lives of children.”