Below is my 2002/2003 Christmas/New Years card text. I reprint it because I was just offered a deal if i can write a short story about it for a literary magazine. Best news in many years for Itburns!!!
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2002 was a very odd year for me. I was trapped inside a light house for most of the year. A big white one out on...
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2002 was a very odd year for me. I was trapped inside a light house for most of the year. A big white one out on...
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The crime: It's December 18 and no Christmas shopping has been done.
The punishment: A day on Michigan Ave with 1,000,000 similarly screwed people.
This is my life today. Thankfully the lovely and beguiling Ms. Gia will accompony me (which is a slight problem because she is perfect for me except for the fact she's married).
If I live through the ordeal you'll hear from...
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The punishment: A day on Michigan Ave with 1,000,000 similarly screwed people.
This is my life today. Thankfully the lovely and beguiling Ms. Gia will accompony me (which is a slight problem because she is perfect for me except for the fact she's married).
If I live through the ordeal you'll hear from...
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gadget:
if you aren't 100% confident that the person is going to do what you want...
tell them your pants are on fire and run away.
[Edited on Dec 19, 2004 9:18PM]
tell them your pants are on fire and run away.
[Edited on Dec 19, 2004 9:18PM]
In honor of the late great Joe Strummer, we're spinning the Clash all day at the office. I've felt like I'm lot in the super market lately.....
News: I agreed to play at the St A's anniversary show on the 27th. I will do 2 songs solo, and will see if Hed can reassemble. Excited and scared at the same time. Thank you to all...
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News: I agreed to play at the St A's anniversary show on the 27th. I will do 2 songs solo, and will see if Hed can reassemble. Excited and scared at the same time. Thank you to all...
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cat:
Last night was pretty mellow. I had a good but long day, so wasn't up for much. Met up with the kids at the L&L, but only stayed for a couple of drinks. Home by 11:30 and in bed soon there after. I woke up at
3:30am to a wet dream and had to adjust myself. Slept til 10am and then got ready for the day. Now I'm at the spa. Had a couple clients, have one more tonight at 6:30, and then I'm off to dinner and movie. In the mean time my coworker is going to stick some needles in my arm (sore) while we watch the end of Riddick on my laptop. xoxox
3:30am to a wet dream and had to adjust myself. Slept til 10am and then got ready for the day. Now I'm at the spa. Had a couple clients, have one more tonight at 6:30, and then I'm off to dinner and movie. In the mean time my coworker is going to stick some needles in my arm (sore) while we watch the end of Riddick on my laptop. xoxox
cat:
Ok, so that wasn't a great movie.
But yes, I love accupuncture.
Am thinking about going for my Masters in Chinese Medicine in the fall.
I'm told my next client is really hot. We shall see.
I kinda wish I was done for the day.
A bit bored.
But yes, I love accupuncture.
Am thinking about going for my Masters in Chinese Medicine in the fall.
I'm told my next client is really hot. We shall see.
I kinda wish I was done for the day.
A bit bored.
Funniest Story in some time:
As I'm old and work too much, I tend to live vicariously through my 22 year old e-head assistant. The following story happened to him yesterday and is very funny. The following information is necessary: he is a 22 year old very good looking hispanic male, and is the single most charming person I have ever met (which is why...
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As I'm old and work too much, I tend to live vicariously through my 22 year old e-head assistant. The following story happened to him yesterday and is very funny. The following information is necessary: he is a 22 year old very good looking hispanic male, and is the single most charming person I have ever met (which is why...
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cat:
how was the traffic?
Sitting there tonight all I could think was that David Bowie was right when he said:
The depressing realization in this age of dumbing down is that the questions have moved from "Was Nietzsche right about God?" to "How big was his dick?"
I need a change of pace. I need to be creative again.
It's Monday and my mood is not much improved. In...
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The depressing realization in this age of dumbing down is that the questions have moved from "Was Nietzsche right about God?" to "How big was his dick?"
I need a change of pace. I need to be creative again.
It's Monday and my mood is not much improved. In...
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cat:
well thank you Lawyer boy. as per the husky voice, you'd have to catch me post screaming at a rock n' roll show all night and smoking one too many I-dont-smoke-cigarrettes. 
cat:
yes, I absolutely agree-one should not smoke. and I don't. not really. only when there's a drink in my hand.
just got my eyebrows shaped. they look good. how's that for vanity?
hey, don't you work?
where in chicago are you?
just got my eyebrows shaped. they look good. how's that for vanity?
hey, don't you work?
where in chicago are you?
Today is dedicated to Echo and the Bunnymen and the Jesus and Mary Chain. What are you listening to?
One of my partners' wife had a baby last night so I will be working even more in the next three to four weeks. Not too sure that is possible, but we'll see. Today I am not going to work very hard at all.
Should be...
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One of my partners' wife had a baby last night so I will be working even more in the next three to four weeks. Not too sure that is possible, but we'll see. Today I am not going to work very hard at all.
Should be...
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ladymaze:
What? What? It's not like all I do is sit on SG and write to people! Sometimes I go away from the computer for a while. Goof. 
ladymaze:
There is only one person in my office whom I wouldn't mind getting some closet time with. Too bad he's married... 
Have fun with all that.
Have fun with all that.
Thanks for the input re my sister and her wedding/new car. Consensus is that she's a bad person but that I gave her the money, so I have to live with it. And not be a sucker the next time (which I will fail to do and will cave).
Listening to PiL, Replacments and Liz Phair today and getting a late start on work (ie...
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Listening to PiL, Replacments and Liz Phair today and getting a late start on work (ie...
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gadget:
it's off to bed for me.
jess_a_boo:
i wish it was from that shopping trip... but i took it yesterday when i went to the store with my best friend.
Me and my sister are taking over your comments, its tooo cute.
Me and my sister are taking over your comments, its tooo cute.
Gloucester, VA was a wonderful place to spend two days and, hopefully, never return. After 4 hours of I-Pod filled air port delay, I'm home. HOPEFULLY for the rest of the week but I may be flying out again Thursday night.
For the very first time ever I will make apost involving something in my personal life and ask advice. One of my three sisters...
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For the very first time ever I will make apost involving something in my personal life and ask advice. One of my three sisters...
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wren:
Hee hee hee hee.
mortalmere:
First of all, Rise is one of the best songs. Ever.
Now that that's said. Money + family always equals some kind of weirdness. I can't offer much in the way of advice - I just paid an inordinate amount of money to keep my sister from getting evicted from her apartment (she hadn't paid her rent in over 3 months), which I would never have done for anyone else. Maybe you should just try to take solace in the fact that you did an incredibly nice thing. Or, failing that, you could just liberate her new Audi. I hear those are nice cars.
Now that that's said. Money + family always equals some kind of weirdness. I can't offer much in the way of advice - I just paid an inordinate amount of money to keep my sister from getting evicted from her apartment (she hadn't paid her rent in over 3 months), which I would never have done for anyone else. Maybe you should just try to take solace in the fact that you did an incredibly nice thing. Or, failing that, you could just liberate her new Audi. I hear those are nice cars.
It's been a Cure Tuesday all day here, although now I have Rise by PiL on repeat. What are you listening to??
I have to fly back to Virginia tonight, Gloucester this time. Thank God for free drinks on the plane...I'll be there for the next three days if anyone needs a drinking buddy.
What good shows are in Chicago this weekend??
I have to fly back to Virginia tonight, Gloucester this time. Thank God for free drinks on the plane...I'll be there for the next three days if anyone needs a drinking buddy.
What good shows are in Chicago this weekend??
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shicawgo:
I'm listening to My so-Called Life.... love that it's on at 3am everday...it's my rock.
And aren't you just a well travelled trial lawyer? How'd the art show thing go?
And aren't you just a well travelled trial lawyer? How'd the art show thing go?
jess_a_boo:
i am absolutely in love with your comments. they make me laugh and smile, so i believe a thank you is in order.... THANK YOU
The 4 day festival of debauchery is past. Limo drivers, bar tenders and hotel concierges across Chicago can rest easier.
Alas, I had to get a 7:45 flight to Norfolk, VA tonight. I hope to only be here for 24 hours, but will be passed out for all of it.
Alas, I had to get a 7:45 flight to Norfolk, VA tonight. I hope to only be here for 24 hours, but will be passed out for all of it.
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curiosity:
Also, I forgot to ask you if you want your CD signed. If not, it simply comes wrapped in cellophane.
Curi.
Curi.
ash:
whatcha gonna do .. eat fifty valiums?
thanks for the two great recommendations. i don't have a tv and i don't really pay attention to mass media (other than magazines) so i rarely know which movies are out and worth seeing.
lawrence is good. i am flying to california tomorrow. totally stoked. are you staying in chi-town for the holidays?