Author Archives: robchristopher

Yes, I haven’t written in a while. It’s been a combo of inarticulation, ennui, and vague melancholy. I’m listening to an album by the Chico Hamilton Quintet right now, from 1957, and it’s wonderful. So refined and yet it still … Continue reading →

This is from pitchforkmedia.com … of course the article is flip & condescending as pitchfork usually is, but still exciting news!! David Byrne Covers Lambchop, Verdi On Latest Album Remain in lite-rock [Posted Tuesday, February 10th, 2004 04:00:00 Pitchfork Central … Continue reading →

I could not for the life of me get any good sleep last night. Despite going to bed at 9.30. I couldn’t get my mind to shut off, and I couldn’t get comfortable. I know that Andy got up during … Continue reading →

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 →