Author Archives: robchristopher

I think our best, only really competent salesperson is being fired at the moment because he “lacks motivation.” All of his accounts were taken away from him three months ago, forcing him to start from scratch. Why does it have … Continue reading →

email today from my contact at Powells Books in Portland: Rob, This is crazy but yesterday I saw Gus Van Sant (the famous director who lives in Portland) at the store. I don’t know him so I just sort of … Continue reading →

Oh wow! I just read in the NY Times that “Where The Wild Things Are,” by Maurice Sendak is being made into a film, directed by Spike Jonez from a screenplay by Jones and Dave Eggers! Holy moley! I worshipped … Continue reading →

Joey keeps getting better. We visited him this afternoon. They were able to remove his respirator and so he’s breathing completely on his own! A day ahead of schedule! He was wearing a supplemental oxygen mask because he’s still very … Continue reading →

Andy & I visited Joey last night and he’s doing better! They’ve been able to reduce both the percentage of oxygen through the respirator and the amount of sedatives they’re giving him. His skin color is much better. We talked … Continue reading →

How am I going to make it until 5? I HATE the late shift. Time goes sooooooooooo slow.

Joey is more or less the same: still unconscious, heavily sedated, on a respirator, in critical condition. We were able to talk briefly with one of his doctors. They’ve determined that it is not an infection. The closest they can … Continue reading →

Jeremy & I are going over to the hospital at 3.45, and I will post an update on Joey’s condition later this evening. Thanks everyone for all your kind comments and thoughts.

Today I visited Joey twice. I ‘m thinking about Joey. He’s my second-oldest Chicago friend. I met him ten years ago at a place that no longer exists, The Halsted Street Cafe. It was where Circuit is now. I ended … Continue reading →

I am waging a war to get “Downtown” by Mrs. Miller unstuck from my head. I’m trying to get it replaced with “Smooth Operator” by Sade. I think I could live with Sade for a few days. Mrs. Miller has … Continue reading →