Author Archives: robchristopher

(My favorite line from “It’s A Wonderful Life). I prefer Coke. Pepsi is too sweet. But Pepsi has a cooler name. And actually, I like root beer best. It’s so American. I mean, I’ve had a few international pen pals … Continue reading →

Tonight, Andy & I plan to watch, yes you guessed it, “It’s A Wonderful Life.” Before you moan and roll your eyes, I wish you’d think about what a special film this is. –Although it ends happily, let’s not forget … Continue reading →

I can see why “Holiday Inn” is a bit hard to find. The blackface sequence for Lincoln’s Birthday leaves a yucky taste in your mouth.

I just talked on the phone with Ed, the owner of Unabridged Books. He got the copy of 100SP but explained that they don’t sell books either on consignment or “single books from single publishers.” This is pretty disappointing because … Continue reading →

1 George W. Bush and his administration have done everything they could to fuck things up in 2003. Every thing they could. Instant Karma is going to get them in 2004. I really do hope that Michael Moore’s upcoming film … Continue reading →

It’s Tuesday. It’s boring. I have to stay until 5 today instead of the usual 3.30 because a co-worker asked to switch shifts today; he has a doctor’s appointment. Believe it or not, I’m actually sitting here listening to Barry … Continue reading →

Right now I’m listening to Emmylou Harris’ cover of “For No One” and it’s even more achingly sad than the original. It’s beautiful; somehow very in synch with a wintry Monday morning at the office.

Saddam Hussein, who murdered hundreds of thousands, will probably get better legal representation and a more comfortable time in prison than any of the hundreds of detainees at Guantanomo Bay, who have neither been charged with any crimes nor even … Continue reading →

Yesterday, andystardust was hired for a job at the Newberry Library! This completes (for the moment) a job search which has been going on for about 3 months now. He starts the job on January 5th (they basically decided it … Continue reading →

Last night we watched “The Intruder,” a film from 1961 starring William Shatner and directed by Roger Corman. I was really unprepared for how amazing it was. I figured with that combo (Shatner/Corman) it would be offbeat but a bit … Continue reading →