Monthly Archives: October 2003

I’m reading this really excellent book called “Virtual Worlds,” by Benjamin Woolley. It’s about virtual reality and even though it was written about 5 years ago, it hasn’t dated. That’s because it deals more with the concept of VR. He … Continue reading

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damn good article

The Perfect Firestorm By Mike Davis, tomdispatch.com October 28, 2003 Sunday morning in San Diego. The sun is an eerie orange orb. The fire on the flank of Otay Mountain, which straddles the Mexican border, generates a huge whitish-grey mushroom … Continue reading

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So I’m listening to a CD by Paul Desmond, one of his bossa nova albums, and it’s just amazingly jaunty. And I’m really just sitting here. I guess it’s far too peppy for sitting-in-an-office music at 815 am but it … Continue reading

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BOOK RELEASE/SIGNING PARTY

You Are Invited to celebrate the release of ‘100 Spinning Plates’ by Rob Christopher Wednesday, 29 October 2003 8.00 pm @ The Neo-Futurarium, 5153 N. Ashland Avenue Refreshments Will Be Served Stories Will Be Read Books Will Be Signed http://www.randomcha.netContinue reading

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My Top 100 Favorite Songs

I just ‘finalized’ this list, been working on it for awhile. Ponder & enjoy. Feedback would be fun. AHT UH MI HED – Shuggie Otis AND HIDING AWAY – The Innocence Mission ANGEL EYES – Jimmy Scott AZURE-TE – Nat … Continue reading

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another one for the DUH file

http://www.nbc5.com/employment/2568820/detail.html??z=dp&dpswid=1260382&dppid=65193

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YAWN

It’s hot today, and hot in this office. Which means Rob is getting tired. Tonight Hydrate has $1 drinks all night. Should I go? Would Andy want to go? We currently have no DVDs from greencine.com, having watched “Soylent Green” … Continue reading

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This morning on the way to work I listened to “On the Beach” by Neil Young. The more I hear it, the more I love it. The first few listens, it seemed kinda insubstantial. But I changed my mind. The … Continue reading

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100 Spinning Plates Out NOW

Whew. Yes, it’s finally ready to buy. Go direct to http://www.randomcha.net & hit that PayPal button! What a trial these graphic files are! This whole complex process and the only thing I’ve had any real trouble with has been printing … Continue reading

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My Friend Gavin, Upon Learning Of My Work Schedule

7:30?? you poor bastard! 3:30??? you lucky bastard!!!

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