Author Archives: robchristopher

Ahhhhhh what a nice day! There were many wonderful moments (not to get all mushy), but probably my favorite was early this morning, sitting with Andy in the front room, curled up in my chair right in front of the … Continue reading →

O gee, 15 below with wind chill but no snow for Chicago. It all ended up in Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, or in the burbs and downstate. Might have an early day here at work. Otherwise, I’ll just sit here and … Continue reading →

16 December 2004 Mr. Jeff Rynegan Area Manager CRUNCH FITNESS 38 E Grand Chicago IL 60611 Mr. Rynegan, I hope I’ve written down your name correctly and I apologize if it’s misspelled. Thank you very much for your phone message … Continue reading →

Today is a Winter Cocoon Day. Those of you in Chicago know exactly what I mean. Yesterday I did all the errands I needed to do because I knew today would be freezing. And it is. High today is 15. … Continue reading →

Andy and I want to have a nice, low-key dinner somewhere on Christmas Eve since on Christmas Day we’ll be cooking. After lots and lots of time finding out exactly what will be open (answer: not much, unless you want … Continue reading →

6 gimlets, 1 Suffering Bastard, 2 Kool-Aid shots at Spin with Jeremy. I’m very happy to be home with my bag of Frontera Blue Corn Chips. What a great Saturday night though. I really can’t type.

Not necessarily released in 2004, these were nevertheless some of the songs I listened to all year long: a personal time capsule of the past twelve months. 1 skating in central park: the modern jazz quartet 2 ultra privleged: arto … Continue reading →

Gee, I guess I’ve been kinda quiet. Huh. Well, Friday should be fun. I’m meeting Andy after work. Dinner at Las Pinatas, and then at 7 pm “Ocean’s Twelve” at the Village. NOW before y’all start making annoying comments like, … Continue reading →

Below is a cocktail which I made for the first time this weekend. Well, I made several. Despite the seemingly-weird combo of ingredients, it tastes fabulous! Refreshing, just enough bite. It was created in the mid-40s at Shepheard’s Hotel in … Continue reading →

The day of work that seemed like it would never end. When you get 3 orders that have to ship to New York AND THEN ship to KOSOVO, you know it’s gonna be a long day. I saw that “Shaun … Continue reading →