I'm a writer and editor based in Livingston, Montana. I moved to Livingston from the San Francisco Bay area in 2002 in search of affordable housing and a small community with a vibrant arts community. I found both.
LivingSmall details my experience buying and renovating a house, building a garden, becoming a part of this community. It also chronicles my efforts to rebuild my life after the sudden death of my younger brother, and closest companion, Patrick in a car wreck.
Hi Charlotte. I just wanted to let you know that I’ve been enjoying your blog, and over the last several days have actually read the entire thing. I was very sorry to learn of your brother’s death, and admire your ability to persevere through such a terrible loss. I am very interested in the thoughts you have expressed about memoir-writing issues, and the other day I posted a comment to your 11/14/04 entry. (My comment was way too long and upon re-reading it I’m mortified to find a syntactically derailed sentence. But: you really made me think, which was very exciting!) Anyway, I look forward to reading more of your work – further blog installments, your novel, and (someday) your memoir. Happy New Year, from Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn!