Author Archives: robchristopher

Andy worked late tonight. I took the bus downtown to the Film Center and watched “The Phantom of Liberty.” I was alone; I couldn’t get ahold of anyone to go with me. After it was over I caught a train … Continue reading →

Well, yesterday I did some more legwork on “100 Spinning Plates.” It’s up to me to see that it gets published this year. I was rereading some old journals last week and was reminded that I finished the first draft … Continue reading →

I rented my first W.C. Fields movie last nite (“The Bank Dick”) & I LOVED it. I’m thinkin’ of goin’ out and renting a few more, have a little marathon. Why has it taken me so long to see these … Continue reading →

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3 pints of Bell’s, one vanilla Stoli & 7-UP (tastes like creme soda), and I’m home now. Bowling: scored a 93. It was fun. Listening to Morissey, “Viva Hate.” It’s so cold outside that it’s dangerous. I’ve worked a total … Continue reading →

Andy & I watched a really terrible Doris Day movie last night on cable. It was so bad that it was a scream. Very fun. “Julie.” She has to dodge her psycho husband who is trying to kill her (Louis … Continue reading →

Work is goin good; I think I might get a bonus this week. Yesterday I was working in Wicker Park and I saw the apartment building on Evergreen where Nelson Algren lived for 15 years. There’s a small plaque outside … Continue reading →

At 12.30 I have an interview for a mobile DJ position (!) at Fig Media, up north in Edgewater. God knows how I bluffed my way into that. I’m not sure what to expect, but I think I’m well-prepared and … Continue reading →

Last night Andy & I finally got around to going to see “Solaris.” It’s playing at this new gigaplex just off the Loop called River East–21 screens. Not sure if its existence is really necessary, but it’s fairly well organized. … Continue reading →

On Tuesday I ran across a used copy of “Portrait of Thelonius” by Bud Powell at Record Exchange and, on a whim, bought it. I got home and listened to it. Great stuff, really well recorded. Especially “Monk’s Mood.” It … Continue reading →