Is that a pop-up book?
Greg Titus was describing a book about prison life and how if you were a guy in prison, you got raped. The longer you went, the worse it was. How sheets would be put up like curtains, covering your cell door and 8 guys would have a go at you. As a joke I asked if it was a pop-up book though upon reflection actually envisioned moving curtains and slide mechanisms allowing you to make Big Sal do Jocko.
This was of course dinner conversation with comic author James Robinson. James was in town with Jann Jones for the annual Brower-Streets Christmas Party last Saturday (12/13 btw-Happy Birthday Meg!) but did a signing at Challengers on Friday. Then Dinner at Lago and Karaoke.
Dinner was wonderful. Apart from prison life I got to talk food and I don't get to talk food much. I'm a faux-foodie: I cook a little, I understand most of what Foodies talk and think but don't necessarily eat or act like a foodie. (I can do the same with Fashion but never get the opportunity because I'm an unstylish slob.) We discussed various veal preparations, the processes involved in making Marsala sauce and Dim Sum. James and Jann wanted to eat Dim Sum on Sunday so I recommended Phoenix. For dinner I had a wonderful veal marsala while James had the equivalent with artichokes.
After dinner Karaoke was set for 11 and I had 8am work the next day with close to an hour's travel, so I passed. It was 100% the right decision because I would've gotten drunk and work would've been hell but I woulda liked to have gone.
For the X-mas party, I was first to arrive, around 8:15 pm or so and left around 2:00 am. I knew enough people: groups from Graham Crackers, Challengers (no Dal though), Draw Night and some others, most notably Chris Mitten. Very good time. I drank lots of Jack and Gingers (JD and ginger ale) and smoked. I was very sick today. I think a fair combo of alchohol and nicotine and not hydrating enough once I got home.
I'd become much more of a not-do/wait-and-see person recently. It's my natural inclination but I'd taken it to extremes and just realized it so I've been trying to go out more. I've also been busy and tired, much of it due to travel to stay in Naperville with Mom during jobs in the Naper-Aurora areas. While it cuts down on at least 2 hours of travel to stay in Naperville, I fell into a weird mindset with trying to plan multiple days in one area. I literally would not be in one place any more than 3 nights in a row and that was a lot though there was one period where I spent 8 days in Naperville. My room mate must have loved it. (Or maybe not. I would've cuz I'm more of a loner.) Generally 2 days one place, one day another, and then maybe 3. Weekends were 1 day at one place another the next. It seems weird but it really wore (is still wearing?) me down. So if I haven't seen you in a while hopefully that will change soon.
Greg Titus was describing a book about prison life and how if you were a guy in prison, you got raped. The longer you went, the worse it was. How sheets would be put up like curtains, covering your cell door and 8 guys would have a go at you. As a joke I asked if it was a pop-up book though upon reflection actually envisioned moving curtains and slide mechanisms allowing you to make Big Sal do Jocko.
This was of course dinner conversation with comic author James Robinson. James was in town with Jann Jones for the annual Brower-Streets Christmas Party last Saturday (12/13 btw-Happy Birthday Meg!) but did a signing at Challengers on Friday. Then Dinner at Lago and Karaoke.
Dinner was wonderful. Apart from prison life I got to talk food and I don't get to talk food much. I'm a faux-foodie: I cook a little, I understand most of what Foodies talk and think but don't necessarily eat or act like a foodie. (I can do the same with Fashion but never get the opportunity because I'm an unstylish slob.) We discussed various veal preparations, the processes involved in making Marsala sauce and Dim Sum. James and Jann wanted to eat Dim Sum on Sunday so I recommended Phoenix. For dinner I had a wonderful veal marsala while James had the equivalent with artichokes.
After dinner Karaoke was set for 11 and I had 8am work the next day with close to an hour's travel, so I passed. It was 100% the right decision because I would've gotten drunk and work would've been hell but I woulda liked to have gone.
For the X-mas party, I was first to arrive, around 8:15 pm or so and left around 2:00 am. I knew enough people: groups from Graham Crackers, Challengers (no Dal though), Draw Night and some others, most notably Chris Mitten. Very good time. I drank lots of Jack and Gingers (JD and ginger ale) and smoked. I was very sick today. I think a fair combo of alchohol and nicotine and not hydrating enough once I got home.
I'd become much more of a not-do/wait-and-see person recently. It's my natural inclination but I'd taken it to extremes and just realized it so I've been trying to go out more. I've also been busy and tired, much of it due to travel to stay in Naperville with Mom during jobs in the Naper-Aurora areas. While it cuts down on at least 2 hours of travel to stay in Naperville, I fell into a weird mindset with trying to plan multiple days in one area. I literally would not be in one place any more than 3 nights in a row and that was a lot though there was one period where I spent 8 days in Naperville. My room mate must have loved it. (Or maybe not. I would've cuz I'm more of a loner.) Generally 2 days one place, one day another, and then maybe 3. Weekends were 1 day at one place another the next. It seems weird but it really wore (is still wearing?) me down. So if I haven't seen you in a while hopefully that will change soon.