On her way to pick up Neil McFarquhar of the New York Times, fabulous writer and professor Mohja Kahf posed in my driveway. Too bad I didn't have the camera the day before when I met her at Mills and she had her sunglasses (lost later at a reading in SF). You'll have to imagine her with that cigarette holder clenched in her teeth like FDR, sunglasses, headscarf, Mustang with the top down in the pouring California sunshine.
I was so sure the New York Times would get a picture of her like this! They got the story but not the photo.
Dr. Kahf honored us with a visit during her stay. She's a lovely human being as well as a fine poet and novelist.
I was so sure the New York Times would get a picture of her like this! They got the story but not the photo.
Dr. Kahf honored us with a visit during her stay. She's a lovely human being as well as a fine poet and novelist.
Hat tip to Laila Lalami for finding the Times article about Mohja.
Laila, you marvelous creative woman. I was honored and humbled and delighted by your welcome. The pic--too much fun. Thanks and thanks-ayn!
Posted by: Mohja | June 09, 2007 at 05:32 PM