Author Archives: robchristopher

I want to thank all my LiveJournal friends, because if I had not been able to share this Black Wednesday with everyone by reading your reactions, your rage, and your plucky optimism, I would probably be curled up at home … Continue reading →

(CNN) — Democratic Sen. John Kerry phoned President Bush on Wednesday to concede the presidential election, a White House aide said. President Bush was to deliver a victory statement at 3 p.m. ET, Bush aides said. Kerry was expected to … Continue reading →

If Bush is declared the winner, it’s time to look ahead at what it will mean. And by looking ahead, I don’t mean putting a hopeful spin on things. Here’s what’s occurring to me. This election has shown that we … Continue reading →

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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 →