New Digs

I've been in my new place for a month now, and it's awesome. I live with Neil (full-time musician, plays drums, bass and guitar, has been in this apartment for 9 years) and Nick (works at a casino, also plays guitar and brews his own beer). I'm still in Logan Square, but closer to the first apartment I lived in when I moved here 15 months ago. I couldn't be happier. For those who wish to spy on me here is my new address:

2634 N Richmond St Apt 2
Chicago, IL
60647

As for my birthday, it was very low-key. All-you-can-eat sushi with the gang, just the way I like it.
Anna and I got to see Michael Ian Black do stand-up, he was excellent. So excellent in fact that I got his book from the library, entitled "My Custom Van...And 50 Other Mind-Blowing Essays That Will Blow Your Mind All Over Your Face." Needless to say, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
In bigger news, Thanksgiving was a treat. My buddy from Butler Matt Williams came to town, we had a blast eating and drinking and just hanging out in our fair city. He has some friends in Hyde Park who go to the University of Chicago, so we went down there for our big meal. It was delicious, I made my famous casserole, we all played cards and they forced me to dust off my Spanish. This picture should give you an idea of a) the delicious food we ate (it was a very nontraditional menu with no meats of any kind but no one was complaining) and b) the, shall we say, "cozy" atmosphere:

I am of course still giving guitar lessons, walking lots of dogs, reading all sorts of books and playing as much music as I can. In fact, Bricklayers Foundation has found a new singer, which is awesome. And in just a couple more weeks it's back to Boston for Christmas! It's been too long since I've been home for this holiday, and I plan on making the most of it. I'm talking sparkling apple cider, pumpkin chiffon pie, El Pelon burritos, JP Licks, the works. Just talking about it makes my mouth water. Until then, stay warm!