Monthly Archives: August 2006

Old press release

Two quick things, as I wait on my Chinese food: First check out this Bob Simmons article on the ESPN site. Not only is it funny, but it was the SAME WEEKEND we went to Milwaukee, and the SAME BREWERS … Continue reading

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Factotum

I saw the movie Factotum last night. It’s a new rendition of the old Charles Bukowski book of the same name, starring Matt Dillon as Chinaski, Lili Taylor as Jan, and Marisa Tomei as one of the other women. I … Continue reading

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Pom nastygram

Just got back from the dentist. I’ve been having some fillings redone, and today was stuff on the back side of my top teeth. I’m totally numbed out, and can’t feel my top lip or the bottom of my nose. … Continue reading

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Back from Milwaukee

[Before I begin, does anyone know anything about WiFi? I have a router next to my Mac, and when I'm in the next room on my laptop, I'm lucky to have it work for five minutes before the signal drops. … Continue reading

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The TSA and medical conditions

Bags are packed and at my desk, and I’m ready to leave for Milwaukee in a few hours. Sarah is in Philadelphia on business, so she will get back, get a taxi, and then come to my work and pick … Continue reading

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Raymond Carver rut

A quick update after lunch. I know I haven’t been writing in here at all, and there’s a reason for that, and it’s that I’ve been busy working on my next book. And when I have writing to do there, … Continue reading

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