Author Archives: robchristopher

I knew I would irritate everyone yesterday when I dropped hints about “spoiling” the new Harry Potter book. But what I actually wanted to write about was NPR’s morning broadcast yesterday. First they had a fairly-lengthly story about the concept … Continue reading →

*evil grin* Spoilers are fun. I’m going to try and post a whopper when the new Harry Potter book comes out.

This morning NPR had a story on the release of Hostel 2 and the other so-called ‘torture porn’ movies that have been popping up regularly at the multiplexes for the past several years now. That is, since 9/11. Now Eli … Continue reading →

I crave a nap right now in the worst way.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH2byT7ExvcWhoa. Awesome. I wish I could get an mp3 of it …

I’m back. Now the catch-up begins. I’m looking forward to Ocean’s Thirteen this weekend; I don’t care what anyone says.

I will be ready to leave tomorrow. Whenever I visit my parents, this always happens. After two days everything about them begins to annoy me. The FOX News watching. The anti-NPR comments. The constant snacking and offers of food from morning … Continue reading →

Slow-smoked BBQ brisket, green and yellow wax beans with sauteed scallion and toasted almonds, twice-baked potatoes, IBC root beer. Then, for dessert, coffee and magic cookie bars. That was dinner tonight. Everything tastes good, and so I will return to … Continue reading →

Thanks to everyone who’s been checking in with me. I think the weekend will go fine. Aside from the whole “my father has terminal cancer” thing, I’m really looking forward to driving a car again (which usually only happens about … Continue reading →

Things are suddenly happening very fast, and very slow. My father had been having pains so he went in for some exams, then x-rays, an MRI and a CAT scan. And a biopsy, last Friday. He has four growths on … Continue reading →