at the circus: two years later

Music: David Bowie: Lodger (1979)

Yeah yeah: so you were wondering if Dr. Juice would blog the NCA. I’ll do my best. I’ve got free wifi, afterall. The problem is, after this evening, I don’t have a lot of free moments.

It’s nice to be back in Chicago. I don’t know if I’ve confessed this before, but: Chicago is my favorite city. Austin is fabulous. Minneapolis is Amazing. But Chicago is the shit: food, mass transit, music, trees, even. The Bean. How can anyone not like Chicago?

I arrived a few hours ago and basked in the brilliant presence and optimistic love of a dear friend en route to the hotel. It’s a surprisingly nice joint, the Blake Chicago. Shh. Don’t tell anyone about this hotel. It may be my Chicago go-to sleep place for perpetuity.

Riding up the elevator, David Bowie’s “China Girl” was playing. It got me into the proper mood. When I got to the room I put the ghetto blaster (I always bring one for travel) on to Bowie. Lodger seemed appropriate. I’m heading out now to meet my mentors and a friend for dinner. This, of course, is the whole reason for coming. As for the panels . . . .