Archives: 2009

Death Of A Mouse

POSTED 12 Oct 2009 3:19 PM by Robert Eisenbraun

When my wife and I woke up this morning, I took my post at the computer to check for new job opportunities and Anna went about her morning tea routine. Not long after I began my job search, though, my … Continue reading →

An Incomplete Guide to Operating Systems

POSTED 8 Oct 2009 7:23 PM by Robert Eisenbraun

In the words of comedian John Hodgman, I’m a PC. Of course, he isn’t. I think the simplest, most relevant criterion for grading operating systems are stability, user friendliness, customization, and software options. By customization I mean how much of … Continue reading →

niffNaperville Indie Film Festival

POSTED 22 Sep 2009 4:24 PM by Robert Eisenbraun

Last night I took the long trek on public transportation from Albany Park to the Naperville suburbs to volunteer as a peon at a small, new film festival: NIFF. To be specific, I operated part of the Short Film Program … Continue reading →

prov-010Large, Extra Cheese

POSTED 25 Jul 2009 9:40 PM by Anna Eisenbraun

Pizza Party, a new improv. group led by Stephanie Webber of North Park University, is performing at the Cornservatory as part of Improv Gladiators. In their first week they just barely made it out of the Cornservatory alive. They squeaked … Continue reading →

Disciplechip Class

POSTED 13 Jul 2009 5:38 PM by Robert Eisenbraun

A number of years ago, some time in my early teens, I attended a series at New City Fellowship (St. Louis), called Sunchip. It was really good. My parents went with me. New City runs these classes regularly. They progress … Continue reading →