Author Archives: robchristopher

Two phone calls in a row here at work: our shipping manager calling in sick, our lead account executive calling in sick. And we have at least 25 orders to get out before Tuesday. Well guess what? Ain’t happening till … Continue reading →

Trader Vic’s last night was so cool. I’m seriously considering writing a scene about it in the new book. Not because it would really be cruicial to the story but just because I want the excuse to describe it. I … Continue reading →

Goodness. These days I’m forced to do WORK at work instead of my Internet Perusal Project. Whose idea was this? Back to work.

Brandon’s doing a great job on his first day! Wow, this will be fun.

I just did my income taxes, because I’m always anxious to get my refund. I’ve always gotten a refund. This year, I don’t get a refund. I owe $155.

Last night I made chili and Andy raved about it, but it was really quite simple to make. It was so spicy I almost cried. Loved it. Then he called his dad and I sat in front of my computer … Continue reading →

upsidedownblue was hired and starts work on Monday. Good and weird. I feel great that I helped get him the job, but I sure never would have dreamed we’d be working together. As Neil Young would say, “Very innerestin’.”

Last night it snowed. This morning I was dashing along to catch the bus. I caught the bus alright but I also slipped and fell. However, since I was wearing my Arctic Parka, which is heavily padded, I didn’t feel … Continue reading →

Yawn. Who is going to take the open position at the office now? The one informally known as Rob’s Assistant. There was a firing yesterday. High drama. To smooth things over with the rest of us, the boss bought us … Continue reading →

Dolly Parton is refusing to comment on rumors that she slept with Burt Lancaster or her “Straight Talk” co-star James Woods. “I don’t admit or deny anything,” she told the London Guardian. “If I ain’t done something, I’m probably capable … Continue reading →