Monthly Archives: October 2005

MY TEN FAVORITE HORROR MOVIES (listed alphabetically) “Alien” (1979, Ridley Scott) “The Bride of Frankenstein” (1935, James Whale) “Dawn of the Dead” (1978, George A. Romero) “The Exorcist” (1973, William Friedkin) “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” (1955, Kevin McCarthy) “Psycho” … Continue reading →

Yesterday after lunch I had a delightful walk by myself, through streets strewn with leaves and warm autumn sunshine. I wandered to the White Elephant Children’s Hospital resale shop and found some treasures, including a hardback copy of “My Other … Continue reading →

Merry Fitzmas! And the best part of Fitzmas is that IT LASTS LONGER THAN ONE DAY! (He’s not through with Rove yet). To All Those Who Voted Against Bush: you’re getting what you want. To All Those Who Voted For … Continue reading →

I skipped the gym after work and went to Binny’s to stock up on stuff for the bar. After putting everything away I meesed around online for awhile. Then I plugged my iPod into the stereo and had a bubble … Continue reading →

I had Sox fever. I watched most of the last three games. I drove Andy crazy. Bush caved. People keep dying. Protests, complacency, side by side. It’s not three o’clock yet. I’m listening to Leonard Cohen siging “Bird on the … Continue reading →

carolynapplebee: a quick congrats on the gus van sant thang– jesus! maybe he’ll make a movie out of it carolynapplebee: good work my man randomc75: hah god only knows randomc75: i wouldnt mind though i dont like his movies hehe … Continue reading →

I think our best, only really competent salesperson is being fired at the moment because he “lacks motivation.” All of his accounts were taken away from him three months ago, forcing him to start from scratch. Why does it have … Continue reading →

email today from my contact at Powells Books in Portland: Rob, This is crazy but yesterday I saw Gus Van Sant (the famous director who lives in Portland) at the store. I don’t know him so I just sort of … Continue reading →

Oh wow! I just read in the NY Times that “Where The Wild Things Are,” by Maurice Sendak is being made into a film, directed by Spike Jonez from a screenplay by Jones and Dave Eggers! Holy moley! I worshipped … Continue reading →

Joey keeps getting better. We visited him this afternoon. They were able to remove his respirator and so he’s breathing completely on his own! A day ahead of schedule! He was wearing a supplemental oxygen mask because he’s still very … Continue reading →