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I left the house at 6.18 this morning, it was still dark and rainy, and there were streams of people on their way to vote. My polling place was at the Menlo Library on Belmont (30 Pct., 44 Ward). I … Continue reading →

The last day of October. It sure went by fast this year. But at long last I have a nice, relaxing weekend. I have the day off from work tomorrow (it’s my ‘official’ one-year anniversary day). Yesterday went very well. … Continue reading →

Maybe life is just … bad ART. There’s not really a narrative, or a plotline. Everything is just so slipshod. Characters appear and then they go away away for awhile and then they come back, and then they get killed … Continue reading →

Lyrics to a song from the new album “Dear Heather,” which was released today: ON THAT DAY Some people say It’s what we deserve For sins against g-d For crimes in the world I wouldn’t know I’m just holding the … Continue reading →

I was in the shower yesterday and all of a sudden the ending to my new book just came to me. Lem impulsively goes to the airport and flies to Paris. Of course. Why did it come to me in … Continue reading →

Homemade cinnamon vanilla french toast with melted butter and warmed maple syrup. 2 strips of crisp bacon. Hot coffee with milk. And now it’s time to spend the day scrubbing mold from the ceiling and walls of the bathroom, and … Continue reading →

8 cups apple juice 2 cups cranberry juice 1 cup tangerine liqueur (orange curacao can also be used) 1 cup dark rum Pour all ingredients into a very large stock pot over LOWEST heat. Do not boil. Allow an hour … Continue reading →

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I’m looking for a live recording of Elliott Smith’s show at the Empty Bottle, Chicago, February (?) 2000. You’d think I’d be able to find it somewhere (and indeed I did see a copy about two years ago) but so … Continue reading →