Monthly Archives: October 2004

Why isn’t it Friday yet? Can anyone tell me one good reason why it isn’t? And keep your sarcastic answers to yourself. Last night at 9.15 the phone rang and it was zephsright and I said, “Ben, the debate is … Continue reading

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I was riding the train to work and there was a cute boy sitting there wearing a sheepskin coat with hair falling into his eyes and he had a cast on his arm, people had signed their names on the … Continue reading

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I’ve almost finished reading “A Drinking Life,” by Pete Hamill. While I’m not an alcoholic I can sure relate to a lot of what’s in there. I woke up at 4 this morning, wide awake. Eventually I got up, wasted … Continue reading

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“Tiny Apocalypse” — excerpt from work-in-progress

When Chris woke up he saw a tangle of clothes on a bare hardwood floor, and after a moment of studying the clothes in the early morning light he recognized them as him own. His empty shoes stuck out from … Continue reading

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Following your advice, I mailed a fraud complaint to Lisa Madigan’s office, a thick envelope stuffed with documentation. We’ll see what happens.

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The Great Crunch/Ballys Rip-Off Saga, Part III

So … as you know, I’ve been dealing with Crunch/Ballys trying to swindle me into abiding by a 3-year contract despite the fact that the “fitness representative” told me it was a 30-day no-strings-attached free membership. Plot thickens. FINALLY I … Continue reading

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Don’t Despair! Positive Thoughts!

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R.I.P. Janet Leigh, 1927-2004

Gosh, she was great, and so modest about her work. There wouldn’t be “Psycho” without her.

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Far be it from me to conclude, but I believe that John Kerry won the debate. To be charitable you could say that it was a DRAW (which means that Bush, as incumbent, lost). This is the president of the … Continue reading

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