Monthly Archives: December 2003

It’s Tuesday. It’s boring. I have to stay until 5 today instead of the usual 3.30 because a co-worker asked to switch shifts today; he has a doctor’s appointment. Believe it or not, I’m actually sitting here listening to Barry … Continue reading →

Right now I’m listening to Emmylou Harris’ cover of “For No One” and it’s even more achingly sad than the original. It’s beautiful; somehow very in synch with a wintry Monday morning at the office.

Saddam Hussein, who murdered hundreds of thousands, will probably get better legal representation and a more comfortable time in prison than any of the hundreds of detainees at Guantanomo Bay, who have neither been charged with any crimes nor even … Continue reading →

Yesterday, andystardust was hired for a job at the Newberry Library! This completes (for the moment) a job search which has been going on for about 3 months now. He starts the job on January 5th (they basically decided it … Continue reading →

Last night we watched “The Intruder,” a film from 1961 starring William Shatner and directed by Roger Corman. I was really unprepared for how amazing it was. I figured with that combo (Shatner/Corman) it would be offbeat but a bit … Continue reading →

I’m so happy I don’t have the flu! That’s all anyone is writing about these days. I feel a certain empathy. But don’t get too close to me in person.

On Friday Andy & I got to meet up with Phil and Brandon. It was umm an interesting evening. Phil was acting very goofy all night, and Brandon was trying his best to be low-key and casual about everything. Andy … Continue reading →

O my gosh. I’m pretty excited. Why? http://outinamerica.com/store/giftguide.asp Although to be fair, I must inject this bit of advice: PLEASE don’t buy my book from amazon. They won’t even get it to you until after Christmas. And plus, I won’t … Continue reading →

I wish I didn’t get so sleepy at night. But I have to get up each morning at 5.45, and that means that if I want a decent amount of sleep then I’d better go to bed at 10 or … Continue reading →

Today has been quite busy at work, which is just as well. The workday is almost over. I’m meeting Andy at Cook Bros. after work to stock up on Xmas trimmings. Cook Bros. = cheap holiday goods. We need some … Continue reading →