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Monthly Archives: January 2007
INLAND EMPIRE
You just drift along with it for three hours, unable to really process any of it. And then the movie’s over and you can’t stop thinking about it. Can’t wait to see it again. It’s not one of those movies … Continue reading
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When you mail something USPS Priority from Chicago to Michigan and it takes FOUR DAYS to get there instead of the 2-3 days it’s SUPPOSED to take, something is really screwy. Why does the Post Office hafta make me so … Continue reading
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That’s what I’m talking about! Rosenbaum just gave INLAND EMPIRE a four-star review. It’s a peculiar review, a bit too brainy for its own good, but fairly illuminating too. And it really whips up my level of anticipation for tomorrow … Continue reading
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HD-TV
The new TV gets delivered today, to my office, and then I’ll take it home on the bus. Although it’s almost twice as large as the old one it only weighs HALF as much. I wrestled with the decision whether … Continue reading
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Remember how I couldn’t find anyone who really wanted/was able to go to INLAND EMPIRE with Andy and I? My eBay auction for the extra ticket just ended. Final bid? $68.
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Good lord. Bears vs. Colts. For the next several weeks, the entire midwest will not be able to shut up. And I’ll have to listen to it. That said, I think the Bears will win it. Go Bears! (Tee hee).
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We got the renewal application for our lease on the apartment. They’re raising the rent by $30. Not great, but not bad. Still cheaper than anywhere else in lakeview most likely, especially spacewise. We’re renewing. That’s the good part. The … Continue reading
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Whew. This morning on the busride to work I finished Proust. I wish I had some brilliant, succinct summary ready to post. But it’s going to take awhile to let it all in sick in. I’ve decided that the next … Continue reading
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