Below is my feeble attempt at describing Alexander McCall Smith’s visit to Mystery Lovers Bookshop in Oakmont. He might as well have been a Beatle. You can see more on the event here. In the photo with Mr. McCall Smith is Beth Mellor, Oakmont Carnegie Library Director.
Sandy
attempting to articulate a favorite storyteller’s nature
inevitably results in gushing gibberish.
suddenly, I lose track of how to string a sentence together…
eloquent world-lover, graceful and charming, donning simple wisdoms.
humble. curious & appreciative. sharing smiles and laughter galore.
and the air in the room was filled with loveliness.
those sentiments
make up my favorite kind of gibberish.
you think so, too?
and don’t get me started on his books…
L.S. 9/15/22
laurie sliben, writer 