Etc., etc., etc.

This page contains all the interesting stuff that can’t be pigeonhold into any other category except Etc., etc., etc.. It is on this page that you will find Raymond Carver’s bellowing laugh and his favorite childhood books, plus more.

Carver's Couples Talk About Love
This essay is one of the most well written, academically strong essays I've ever read on Ray's work. I strongly suggest reading it, and many thanks to Fred Moramarco for offering it to us.
A Story About Ray: Generosity at Shangri La
Taken from Tess Gallagher's introduction to The 1989-1990 Pushcart Prize XIV, this story captures Ray's sense of generosity and goodwill better than almost any other.
A Story About Ray: The Haircut
Taken from Tess Gallagher's introduction to The 1989-1990 Pushcart Prize XIV, this hilarious story captures Ray's sense of innocence.
At the Owl Woman Saloon Reviews
The reviews are in on Tess Gallagher’s newest book of short stories, At the Owl Woman Saloon, to be published in September by Scribners. Read them now!
Carver in Saskatchewan
A wonderfully written essay by David Carpenter regarding a hunting trip he went on with Ray and Richard Ford, plus others. Includes a wonderful photo!
Sounds
Hear Ray laughing about a "crazy" world; hear him just laugh outright; even hear him read some poems.
The Grave Site
A Whitman student, Marian Brady, took these excellent photographs of Ray’s grave.
On Tess at Whitman
An article published in The Chronicle of Higher Education regarding Tess Gallagher’s stay at Whitman College.
Tess’ Accomplishments
Tess Gallagher’s accomplishments in the last five years – speeches she’s given, essays she’s written – you get the idea.
Ray’s Favorite Childhood Books
A complete list of the books that Raymond Carver grew up reading.
Journals from Behind the Scenes
These are the journals I wrote for the class I took on Ray.