Author Archives: robchristopher

A beautiful moment which occurs once or twice a week: It’s late afternoon. I’m sitting on the couch, reading or listening to music. It’s nearly dark outside and I have the lights on in the apartment. It’s quiet, still; even … Continue reading →

That would be me. I could’ve gone in today had it been absolutely necessary, but the closer we get to the holidays the slower it becomes at work. Plus, I figured that people would not appreciate me sharing my germs. … Continue reading →

The Renegade Craft Fair over the weekend went better than I could’ve dreamed. I ended up selling 41 copies, basically as many as I was physically capable of making! I could’ve sold at least five more, but I just didn’t … Continue reading →

It was one of those nights where I randomly wake up at 2 o’clock and think to myself, “Wow. It’s really late. I ought to be asleep.”

Yup. I’ll be lugging around copies of 100 Spinning Plates this weekend. Pssst! They make great Xmas gifts! The Renegade Craft Fair/Winter Edition in Wicker Park @ The Pulaski Park Auditorium, 1419 W. Blackhawk Saturday + Sunday, December 9 + … Continue reading →

Well now. It was subzero outside all day. The thermometer didn’t crack 20 degrees. We went for breakfast at Stella’s. Then we went to the lot next door and picked out our Christmas tree. It looked smaller outside. It’s actually … Continue reading →

I have several dozen things I wish I could write down at this moment. But I’m at work and it’s going to be busy. And then there’s lots to do after work. Blah.

The leftover turkey is gone. The mashed potatoes are gone. Last night I made up a final plate, and then I sat on the couch and watched the end of “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” It was a very pleasant ten … Continue reading →