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I guess Proust has got me thinking; or else, perhaps what I’ve been thinking got me to finally read Proust. But for a long time, years maybe, I have for some reason had this intense desire to have a friend … Continue reading →

I was just offered the film/TV blogger position at chicagoist. I accepted. EDIT: Lest anyone get too excited, this is an unpaid position, so alas I ain’t quittin’ my day job. Not quite yet anyway.

This has to be some kind of record. The film festvial schedule came out yesterday, Andy and I pored over it, discussed, chose the four films we want to see and settled on which screenings to attend. And tomorrow I … Continue reading →

Presidential Thunderdome: Bush vs. Roosevelt

Last night I finished reading Volume I of the Proust. Only five more left to go!

Tower Crashing Down?

Wow, I just got my first-ever post on chicagoist I’m trying out for their Film/TV bloggist position. Cross your fingers. (P.S. Plus, in the entry I think I coined a new word: SigOth. Will it catch on?)

As requested by muddyslush : 2 tablespoons olive oil1 onion, chopped1 garlic clove, finely chopped1 carrot, chopped14 ounces cooked gunga peas (canned or otherwise, substitute garbanzos if desired)1 cinnamon stick1 sprig of thyme2 1/2 cups vegetable stock2 ounces creamed coconut1 … Continue reading →

I’ve now given my new manuscript to about six people, and only one of them hasread it! Aaargh! And some of them have had it for months now. To a writer, the only thing that’s worse than dislike of one’s … Continue reading →

O how I love you, Rudy Van Gelder! I bought two more this week: “It Might As Well Be Spring,” by Ike Quebec and “Happenings,” by Bobby Hutcherson. The latter contains an exquisite track called “Bouquet,” an homage to Erik … Continue reading →