Author Archives: robchristopher

I decided to read “The 120 Days of Sodom” by de Sade, because I truly wanted to see what it’s all about (and, rereading the Bunuel book, I was reminded by what a big deal he was to the Surrealists). … Continue reading →

Churches built in in the late 19th century were not generally designed to double as concert halls. And the seating was first come first serve, in the balcony, so it’s a good thing Steven and I got there when we … Continue reading →

Well, it’s off to Intelligentsia for some coffee, a mouffin, and some work on the book. Dunno what else is up today. Andy is going to a former-employees-of-Barnes-&-Noble shindig tonight, so I shall be left to fend for myself. I … Continue reading →

The Brubeck concert was so cool. I will hafta write about it later. Looks like we have a full-on hellish day at work ahead of us …

The Dave Brubeck Quartet with The Fourth Presbyterian Church Morning Choir and Tower Brass / Russell Gloyd, Conductor Thursday, Mar 17, 2005 7:30 PM CST (6:30 PM doors) at Fourth Presbyterian Church, Michigan Avenue, Chicago Tonight! Dave is 84 years … Continue reading →

Bacardi 151Congratulations! You’re 137 proof, with specific scores in beer (80) , wine (166), and liquor (104). All right. No more messing around. Your knowledge of alcohol is so high that you have drinking and getting plastered down to a … Continue reading →

At the family home I have my own office, a desk and some bookcases, with a spare bedroom next to it just in case I ever desire a siesta. One day my niece comes to pay a visit. The rest … Continue reading →

Gee, I think I’m still drunk from last night …

Bolton’s take on foreign policy is so far out of the mainstream, he even makes Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly look pretty good. Here’s an excerpt from their 1999 conversation on “The O’Reilly Factor”: O’REILLY: And I find it difficult to … Continue reading →

Looks like FedEx failed to delivery a priority overnight package yesterday. Why do I have the feeling it’s gonna be OUR fault?