Author Archives: robchristopher

After work, I’m going for drinks at http://www.tradervics.com/rest-chicago.html And before that, since I have some time to kill, I’ll browse Crows Nest Records. They’re going out of business and everything’s on sale. Today will be a good day.

The snow will start to fly any time now. Another 5 inches by tomorrow morning. I sort of feel melancholy today. I dunno, nothing specific. Maybe I just need a nap. It’s been kind of a poky day here at … Continue reading →

Bush’s approval ratings have finally fallen below 50% for the first time since he took over the White House. Are Americans finally waking up?

Thanks everyone who responded to my last post, which was angry but necessary. It’s heartening to know that despite the great distance between them, there really are people who care about each other. And now for something completely different … … Continue reading →

Grrr. I hate being the low man on everyone’s social totem pole. One LJ friend has apparently forgotten my existence, blowing me off last weekend without even so much as an ackowledgement. Another friend just informed me that he’s been … Continue reading →

Okay, I’m only going to mention how cold it is because … damn, it’s cold.The HIGH today will be 5 degrees (that’s minus 15 degrees celcius to you non-US folks). And happy-go-lucky fellows that we are, Andy & I will … Continue reading →

pijeanf sent me a mix CD! It has Rickie Lee Jones covering “Rebel Rebel” by David Bowie! Bless her heart. I hafta delve into the CD a little deeper, when I have suitable listening space (i.e. not here at work) … Continue reading →

This morning on the bus to work I started reading the Theodore Roosevelt biography by Edmund Morris, “Theodore Rex.” It’s really excellent so far. He’s still my favorite president. I’m going to enjoy this book … except … Andy bought … Continue reading →

Andy told me last night that he doesn’t want to have any sort of an Oscar Party this year. Hrmph. I know the whole thing is cheesy, but it’s still fun. It looks like his dad will be visiting us … Continue reading →