Lists

The season of lists is again upon us, and here is the NY Times list of The 10 Best Books of 2008.

I made a list like this once, albeit a regional one ("best books in the northwest"), years and years ago, and like most fame, it felt good at the time and passed quickly. Memories are short. Two decades ago, my play Christmas at the Juniper Tavern was widely called "an Oregon classic" but I doubt if there will be any mention or media memory of it on its upcoming 25th anniversary. However, in a less official way, I am pleased that two different play reading groups in town have chosen it as their December play.

The original telecast on public television (1984) is available online in its entirety.