begin november

Finally got around to reading a book I'd been wanting to read for 8 years. It is a graphic novel put together by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell called "From Hell." A brilliant work really with long annotated notes relating the historical references on practically every page. The illustrations are frantic and wonderfully crafted. Basically, Alan Moore did tons and tons of research on the Jack the Ripper murders from 1880s London and crafted a story around one of the stronger theories as to who Jack the Ripper actually was. It presupposes that a personal physician and surgeon of the royal family, someone very high in the freemasonry killed the prostitutes on orders from Queen Victoria in order to cover up a scandal involving her grandson's illegitimate child. Very interesting exploration of masonic lore and geography of London in relation to such.
Other than this, had some "quality time" lunch with the Boss today at Todai, the all-you-can-eat sushi buffet. It was a good experience to have real one-on-one time with him and discuss things related to the company and the direction I would like to go. Still, I don't want to stay there much longer.
At least I feel I'm coming out of a slump. Weather had me down a little and so did the job, but all is well in the end. Cool line-up of three Icelandic bands at the Aladdin Theatre tomorrow night should further turn things around. And of course, will be in Chicago a week from tonight. Can't complain about that.
Halloween? Halloween: Party in SE. Dressed up as chemist and drank Drop Top from a 125-mL filter flask. Had plastic test-tubes in my lab coat pockets filled with Triple Sec, Tequila, and Evan Williams Whiskey. It was a pretty good time..