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Author Archives: robchristopher
Not Here Nor There
This is the limbo week: the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. It doesn’t feel like 2003 really but it isn’t 2004 yet. Strange things always happen every year around this time for me. Sometimes it feels great, sort … Continue reading
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Alright, Fine …
LiveJournal Slut Score for randomcha Percentage of your friends you’ve met 14.58% Percentage of your friends you’ve kissed 2.08% Percentage of your friends you’ve sexed 12.50% Percentage of your friends you fancy 37.50% Slut points 57 (Based on 48 LiveJournal … Continue reading
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He’s Making Violent Love To Me, Mother
(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
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Blue Christmas
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
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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.
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The Definition of Alternative Would Be …
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
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10 Reflections From The Almost-End of 2003
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
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Reasonably Amusing Anecdote
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
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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.
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Today’s Example Of Irony
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
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