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Monthly Archives: September 2007
Last night I took Andy to dinner at the Reagle Beagle and then we saw Eastern Promises. A solid movie all the way. It’s not as provocative or disquieting as A History of Violence but it’s just as entertaining, and … Continue reading
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I have a post scheduled to go live early tomorrow morning at Chicagoist. It’s about the upcoming Chicago International Film Festival and I’m guessing it’ll be on the provocative side. Won’t say more about it now, but I hope it … Continue reading
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The heat came on in the apartment this morning. And I walked around in my robe. !!! I love autumn!
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Inspired by deejayqueue here is my list of the Top Ten Worst Movies I’ve Ever Seen: Body of EvidenceThe Draughtsman’s ContractEmpire of the SunFight ClubFrom Dusk till DawnJesus Christ SuperstarLara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of LifeMoulin Rouge!True RomanceThe Usual … Continue reading
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Dare I go see Across the Universe to find out just how puketastic it is? How much of a masochist am I? Though Andy is very, very busy with school I am going to force him to find time for … Continue reading
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Because two nights ago I went to a loud birthday party at a Polish bar, and because my allergies have not yet subsided, today I sound like Elaine Stritch. Not the first time, won’t be the last. Tonight there’s a … Continue reading
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A cocktail.
SUN SONG 2 oz. silver tequila 1 oz. creme de banane Add to empty pint glass and stir. Fill glass halfway with ice cubes, then top up with unsweetened pineapple juice, leaving 1 inch of space. Float 1 oz. Galliano … Continue reading
I have two perfect ideas for Chicagoist posts this week. Sad thing? I’m completely uninspired to work on either one at the moment. Guess I’ll slack off then, maybe make myself a cocktail. Today I went to a newish lounge/bar/restaurant … Continue reading
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I haven’t written much here lately, but I’ve been writing plenty elsewhere. It’s hard to find, let alone maintain, a balance between everything. So rather than try to find and maintain that balance at 10.15 pm on a Thursday night … Continue reading
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