After several recent attendances at various performances, both as a performer and as an audience member, I feel the need to remind my fellow performance attendees that there are certain rules of etiquette by which most people adhere. I had thought that most people were aware of these rules, but based on my recent [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Rant’
December 11, 2007
Almighty Piss
I’m not sure whether or not I believe in God. Throughout my life, I have waffled back and forth on this subject. My beliefs have run the gamut from very Christian to hard-core atheist, often settling in the nebulous territory most people refer to as “agnostic.” Nonetheless, when attempting to characterize the [...]
December 4, 2007
Why I hate winter in Chicago, Part 2
(See Part 1.)
Allow me to begin by mentioning that 3-6″ of snow is expected tonight and tomorrow for northeastern Illinois. The first few flakes started falling about an hour ago, and I’m quite excited. Yes, in spite of my professed hatred of winter and all that comes with it, I love snow, at least while [...]
December 1, 2007
Why I hate Winter in Chicago, Part 1.
Today is December 1st, the first day of meteorological winter. Here in Chicago, this auspicious day is met with light snow and temperatures hovering around the freezing point, with promise of heavier snow and “wintry mix” (aka sky barf) throughout the evening and into the day tomorrow. The sun will set tonight at [...]
