I have this weird thing about songs I like. If I find one that I’m really into… I’ll listen to it. Obsessively. And for some reason, I’ve got a higher threshold than most, when it comes to repetitive tracks. I can easily listen to something a hundred times in a row. It’s as though, once …
Winner of the Third Annual Casual Gameplay competition, Gimme Friction Baby is deceptively simple and a whole lot of fun. There’s tons more game goodness from Jay Is Games.
Went down to visit Liz’s folks in Frankfort, and spent most of the evening there. Bob is working on the front porch, and I followed him around as he worked, watching him in his shop and up on the scaffolding. I’m typically not one for heights, but I shimmied up the ladder and stood on …
Outside the Peter Jones Gallery, prior to the reading. In my rush to get here, I forgot some books I meant to bring along. Liz zipped home on her scooter while I hung out on the sidewalk curb, going over my poems. Milling about inside, before things get started. I was pretty nervous the whole …
Waiting in the stairwell for the doors to open, Liz and I joined a bunch of others hoping to get in early at the Paper Source Warehouse Sale. We got here earlier than last year (around 8:30AM vs. 8:45AM), and were originally dismayed to find ourselves only steps inside the building. However, after a few …
For those of you in Chicago, just a reminder that tomorrow (Saturday, July 27th) is the Semi-Annual Paper Source Warehouse sale. Tons of cards, paper, and bookbinding supplies at crazy-reduced prices. Most of the items on sale are up to 70% off, and are considered “imperfect” in some way. Basically, it means that it’s not …
I’m excited to announce that I’m going to be part of a poetry reading next Saturday, July 28th. The event is sponsored by the Guild Complex, and is entitled Bring Your Own People. Basically, the concept is that two different curators were tasked with coming up with the program, mixing writers from several genres/neighborhoods/backgrounds. I …
Bought a pair of running shoes the other day, and went out for a run spring jog I went outside with Liz. We took it super easy, on my account, as I’m not a runner at all. My favorite line about running is from Real Genius, where when Val Kilmer is asked if he runs… …
Mike came up with this really excellent idea for a t-shirt. With the help of Chris and Jane, they came up with a slick logo. A few clicks at Cafe Press and a domain name later… he’s in business. I’m not terribly big on sports, so I had to have things explained to me a …
I found out that Abbey had to put her dog Gracie to sleep yesterday. Sad news to hear. I met Gracie only briefly, and hung out with her a good deal when I went visited Abbey in Carbondale for a party she was throwing. My memories were of how kind and pettable she was, and …
For those of you familiar with Lionel Ritchie’s video… The Hello Experiment is just stellar. The only drawback is that you might end up getting this song stuck in your head for a few hours. // Edit Hm. Their site seems to be down at the moment. Wonder if they’re getting slammed. Below, I’m going …
Went over to Genie’s place tonight, and got treated with a great meal. I had dinner with Genie, Gretchen and Nicole – and it was a sort of Literago party. Lots of fun discussions all around, and I got to eat cannolis for the first time ever. Small world moment: Gretchen and I discovered that …
Like many things from Japan, I’m clueless as to what exactly is going on… but it’s freaking brilliant. Rose & Camellia is a game where you’re slapping other women, and dodging their blows. For some reason. The visuals are fantastic, and the audio just puts it over the top. Make sure to check out the …
Art Hunt 2007 is an outdoor photographic scavenger hunt, taking art beyond the traditional gallery walls. Show up with friends, and you’ll receive a camera, along with a list of clues. The first group to find and document seven art installations with their camera wins the hunt. Regardless of the outcome though… photographs from all …
In high school, Felix owned an air-brushed Queensrÿche jean jacket. About thirteen years later, he got the band to autograph it.
Felix may be done with heavy metal, but the music always seems to find him.
In the seventh grade, Felix made a replica of Steve Vai's guitar in Shop class. It remains in his room at his parents' house. And it remains awesome.
