Author Archives: robchristopher

Now I remember why I always lose weight during the summer: it’s too freakin’ hot to EAT. And I also remember why we hate our apartment for four months every year: no central air. I know that many people love … Continue reading →

Seems like lots of people have wild weekends planned: leather, travel, naughtiness, picnics. Andy and I are having a party tonight. We spent a sedate evening watching “The Fugitive Kind” last night … that is, if an overheated, melodramatic Tennessee … Continue reading →

NIXON IN CHINA SOLD OUT!!! Ah well. I’m so happy I got to see it once. Those of you in Denver or Portland should check it out when it comes to your neck of the woods. Guess I’ll just do … Continue reading →

Enron Verdict Announcements Begin: Lay Is Guilty on All 6 Counts; Skilling Is Guilty on Conspiracy and Several Fraud Counts !!!

I doubt I’ll manage to get into “Nixon in China” tonight … it’s pretty much looking sold out. Still gonna try though.

My beloved grandmother gave me her in-perfect-condition 1967 AM radio when she moved and for the longest time I didn’t know where to put it. But I think we’ve found the solution. In the bathroom. This morning I listened to … Continue reading →

Anyone up for trying to crash “Nixon in China” with me on Thursday?

(The opera at Chicago Opera Theater). Amazing stuff. Everything I hoped it would be, and more. Deliriously gorgeous music/performances and the production design is probably the most incredible stuff I’ve ever seen on a stage. There are only two more … Continue reading →

Gee, I’ve been all over the city today. Ravenswood, Uptown, the Newberry, Binny’s, home. Hardly feels like I’ve relaxed. But I did hang out with my friend Steven AND … I Picked Up a REAL Oscar! Awarded to Ben Hecht … Continue reading →