I associate the truest spirit of Christmas with certain years when I had to spend it at my parents' house as an adult who had, presumably, escaped. Padgett Powell adultassociatechristmas Change image and share on social
Many parks in Florida have information kiosks with colorful enamel signs showing the special flora and fauna in the park. The gopher tortoise, the scrub jay, the indigo snake. At no park with an indigo snake on its kiosk signs could I find an indigo. Padgett Powell colorfulenamelfauna share on social
Conversations are the most direct way to connect with people. Padgett Powell connectconversationdirect Change image and share on social
When I write, I want something to sound good itself. Padgett Powell goodsoundwrite Change image and share on social
I don't write anything if I'm not agreeable and liking it. I'm not one of these slavers who wads up paper. It comes or it doesn't. Padgett Powell agreeablelikepaper Change image and share on social
I am writing a book more improbable than 'The Interrogative Mood' that I call 'Manifesto'. It's two guys talking who speak artificially conveniently. Padgett Powell artificiallybookcall Change image and share on social
Travel writing is harrowing. You are in paradise, more or less, having to prove it is paradise. It is hard to have a good time trying to figure out a way to say you are having a good time, whether you are having it or not, even in paradise. Padgett Powell figuregoodhard share on social
Bermuda is not even tropical. The charm of the tropics - the heat, the chaos - is not there. Padgett Powell bermudachaoscharm Change image and share on social
An indigo snake leaves a lasting impression. Padgett Powell impressionindigolast Change image and share on social
I was a commercial roofer before this, until about age thirty. I will not work others under me and do not want to work under others. Padgett Powell agecommercialroofer Change image and share on social
