Author Archives: robchristopher

Yesterday I bought “Stardust” by Willie Nelson on vinyl at the thrift store for 65 cents. Good buy, very enjoyable. Was reading about the album online … it’s sold over 4 million copies and “Blue Skies” was a #1 single … Continue reading →

Interesting & disturbing quiz … I recommend it. (Thanks to bandersnatch for the link).

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 →