Author Archives: robchristopher

I’ve now given my new manuscript to about six people, and only one of them hasread it! Aaargh! And some of them have had it for months now. To a writer, the only thing that’s worse than dislike of one’s … Continue reading →

O how I love you, Rudy Van Gelder! I bought two more this week: “It Might As Well Be Spring,” by Ike Quebec and “Happenings,” by Bobby Hutcherson. The latter contains an exquisite track called “Bouquet,” an homage to Erik … Continue reading →

Last night was a whirlwind of music.   My friend Steven scored some tickets to see Cat Power at the Vic. I’m glad mine was free. Actually, the music was dynamite. Once it got started.   For those of you … Continue reading →

Andy WarholYou must all watch this next week: September 20-21. 90% of all online activity can be described by Warhol’s aesthetic.

I can’t watch the coverage today, I can’t listen to it. If the men and women who died five years ago could see how their deaths have been twisted and politicized for cheap advantage, they might rise again to take … Continue reading →

“Another terrorism speech by the president is sort of like reruns of Seinfeld. It’s on every night and we’ve memorized most of the lines.”—Congressional Quarterly’s Craig Crawford on Countdown

No one took my up on my free dinner offer last night (notwithstanding xinexine72 who will get a raincheck) so I ended up going with my office manager Anne and her husband (!) It was delightful. I’ll let you know when … Continue reading →

This evening I have to try out a restaurant on North Lincoln so I can review it for the Chicago Reader (I can’t tell you which one in advance). It’s an all-paid-for meal, and it would be nice if there was … Continue reading →

On September 9, 2006, 112 of the world’s most compelling thinkers, artists, writers, scientists, social entrepreneurs, philosophers and humanitarians from around the world will come together in Berlin, Germany, as guests of dropping knowledge. Seated around the world’s largest table … Continue reading →

My brother bought me the COMPLETE Proust (‘In Search Of Lost Time’) for my birthday. How about that?! So I’m gonna dive in and start it this week. I figure that if I read one book a month, then I’ll … Continue reading →