Author Archives: robchristopher

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 →

He looked down at his watch. “Almost time. If he starts on time.” Grant leaned into him. “Did you really not want to come tonight?” “No, it’s fine.” Neither of them could think of what to say. So they just … Continue reading →

Last night Andy and I went to Won Kow in Chinatown with upsidedownblue … it’s been there since 1927 and is Chicago’s oldest Chinese restaurant. The food was pretty good, nothing wildly out of the ordinary, but it was very … Continue reading →

Senator Boxer’s Statement On Her Objection To The Certification Of Ohio’s Electoral Votes January 6, 2005 For most of us in the Senate and the House, we have spent our lives fighting for things we believe in — always fighting … Continue reading →

Last night I was up till 11.30 watching “Psycho” with Andy while having cocktails (martini, appletini, Suffering Bastard) and gummi raspberries. God knows how many times I’ve seen that movie. But it’s just … brilliant. I just had to log … Continue reading →

Senator Durbin, My name is Rob Christopher and I have lived in Chicago for about 11 years. I am honored to have had you representing Illinois for so many of those years. I know you to be a politician who … Continue reading →

“Whoring of mind and body can be a jolly, zestful end in itself but it is cheapened by those who find sentimental, lying excuses for it.” –DAWN POWELL, 2 June 1933

Is there any interest in restarting the bi-monthly DVD group now that December is behind us?