Author Archives: robchristopher

The phone remains silent. There’s a big expanse of nothing tonight. I simultaneously treasure it and loathe it.

Andy made dinner for us tonight. Chicken breasts sauteed in garlic olive oil with oregano and mushrooms, wild rice with petite peas, and glazed carrots. Sooooo good. I bought most of the ingredients the other night when I went grocery … Continue reading →

I gave my notice at work today. My last day will be the 27th. I felt strangely relieved after it was over, despite not having anything else lined up. I’m not worried about it. Yet, anyway. I pulled Dawn in … Continue reading →

So peaceful, calm, the air so dry. I can’t concentrate. I can’t seem to muster up the motivation to interact with anyone tonight. I’m not articulate enough for any of that. Listening to my “Wind In The Trees” recording now. … Continue reading →

All right … you can call me cheesy but I really happen to like the album “Nat King Cole Sings/George Shearing Plays.” I just made a copy of the CD I checked out from the library. If I ever try … Continue reading →

I was sitting along in the living room watching “Diamonds Are Forever” on TV when out of nowhere I was seized by a very vivid mood, a certain mental impression. I turned off the TV and wrote three pages of … Continue reading →

It’s been quiet and cool for a few days & i’m loving it. Perfect weather to listen to Ben Webster. I hear that the warmest front of the summer is sliding eastward across the country and will be here early … Continue reading →

Yesterday at Tower I bought “Talking Book” by Stevie Wonder and “The origianl Ellington Suite” by Chico Hamilton. The second CD is really exciting. I’m glad to have something by him finally. It’s just very frustrating that the “Sweet Smell … Continue reading →

The heat goes on. Born under punches. It’s nice having today off; it’s like having a real holiday like everyone else. That’s independence. Mild hangover. Dehydrated more than anything else. The heat and the 4 margaritas I had last night. … Continue reading →

I have today off but i’m worried that with all the stuff I want to do today the whole day will just vanish without any enjoyment. I’m taking part in a reading tonight at Uncommon Grounds. Today is Jessi’s birthday … Continue reading →