Falling and Laughing

K., Erik, 1977– Falling and laughing Chicago: 2007. p. : ill. (some col.); imaginary dimensions. Coarse language sometimes used. Non-fiction, except for bits fabricated by author. SUMMARY: Music-, dog-, word-besotted Chicago man discovers he enjoys talking back to the internet. Fun times ensue. SEE ALSO: SUBJECTS OCCUPATION: Lapsed librarian, current designer, aspiring flâconteur (rare minotaur-like creature that is half flâneur, half raconteur).

SUBJECTS Falling and laughing 1. Thoughts--their shape. 2. Thoughts--ones had while walking dog. 3. Thoughts--ones that made me laugh. 4. Thoughts--the kind I’ve got. 5. Spleen--its venting. 6. Japery--assorted. 7. Words. 8. Music. 9. Books. 10. Obsessions--varied. 11. Animals--facts. 12. Animals--made-up things.  13. Dogs--beloved halfling Rottweiler. 14. Birds-- the bowerbird. 15. Birds--the great bustard. 16. Illinois--Chicago--residents--lives and customs. 17. Happiness--its pursuit.

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I had Megan & Gabe over for an old-timey pizza and sody-pop party last night. They haven’t visited since my current insane collecting jag (vintage laxative tins, old plumb bobs, gigantic standing abaci, primitive dog toys, &c &c &c) started, and because they are lovely and delightful human beings,* they presented me with these admission tickets** at my front door. Amazing/will treasure 4-ever. —* (and because I demanded it, like a spoilt Victorian child into guest-demeaning japery—Pop pop, have them bring me a small horse. The smallest horse of all! They simply must. No, not a pony, a very small horse!)** NB: 25 cents covers general admission. Should you wish to play with the abacus, the dog who stands up when you flick his tail, the plumb bobs, and so on, Novelty & Amusements tickets are available at various stands located throughout the Midway. Additionally, please note that admission to the Hall of Sweden Map Hangings is on a strictly timed basis. 

I had Megan & Gabe over for an old-timey pizza and sody-pop party last night. They haven’t visited since my current insane collecting jag (vintage laxative tins, old plumb bobs, gigantic standing abaci, primitive dog toys, &c &c &c) started, and because they are lovely and delightful human beings,* they presented me with these admission tickets** at my front door. Amazing/will treasure 4-ever.

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* (and because I demanded it, like a spoilt Victorian child into guest-demeaning japery—Pop pop, have them bring me a small horse. The smallest horse of all! They simply must. No, not a pony, a very small horse!)
** NB: 25 cents covers general admission. Should you wish to play with the abacus, the dog who stands up when you flick his tail, the plumb bobs, and so on, Novelty & Amusements tickets are available at various stands located throughout the Midway. Additionally, please note that admission to the Hall of Sweden Map Hangings is on a strictly timed basis. 

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