"On Tuesday when Gary Indiana’s library came to Los Angeles, it rested for a while in the appointed house in Altadena. But it was the wrong day. If they – the signed editions, the rare art books, the weird books, the books Gary treasured – had come a day later, there would have been no address to deliver them to, so they would have been saved. But on that Tuesday, unfortunately, there still was an address."
Tóibín's closing paragraph here is haunting.
"On Tuesday when Gary Indiana’s library came to Los Angeles, it rested for a while in the appointed house in Altadena. But it was the wrong day. If they – the signed editions, the rare art books, the weird books, the books Gary treasured – had come a day later, there would have been no address to deliver them to, so they would have been saved. But on that Tuesday, unfortunately, there still was an address."
Poignant and sad.
Thank you for putting this together Mason.
Glad to hear y’all are clear of the fires. Take care. ❤️
It's all of it horrendous and unthinkable. Stay safe Mason 🧡
Thinking of you and very grateful for your checking in. I’m glad you and your family are safe.
Thanks for this, Mason. Really glad to hear you and yours are safe.