Quote of the day
The Constitution was the expression not only of a political faith, but also of political fears. It was wrought both as the organ of the national interest and as the bulwark of certain individual and local rights.
Forrest Gander

Born: January 21, 1956 (age 69)
Bio: Forrest Gander is an American poet, essayist, novelist, critic, and translator.
Known for:
- Science & steepleflower (1998)
- Core Samples from the World (2011)
- Eye Against Eye (2005)
- Torn awake (2001)
- The Trace (2014)