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Ms. Le Guin, when Changing Planes came out, you came to a little bookstore in San Diego called Mysterious Galaxy for a talk and signing. I remember it was drizzling a little, and when you arrived the bookstore owner apologized for not having been outside to escort you with an umbrella; you just looked at her and said, "I'm from Oregon." I live in Portland now and enjoy telling people I moved her for the weather.

P.S. I loved the book!

posted 2 years ago
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