Sinister: upsetting news and exciting plans

[Sean Howell]

Good Morning Sinister,

I'm sitting here in my office this morning, and since it's the last day of 
work before xmas, I suspect little work will be done in this office today, 
not that I'm complaining or anything.  It gives me time to email you all!  
First the bad news, Joe Strummer of The Clash died.  I found out this 
morning, and it's quite sad really.  He was rather young as well, only 
50....pretty much my father's age, which is a bit disturbing, as his health 
isn't really the greatest.  At least he's doing loads of kung-fu these days 
in order to try to keep himself fit.

Now onward to a far sunnier topic....INDIEPOP POKER NIGHT!!!!  Yes, not to 
seem like I'm riding on Ken Chu's coat tails or anything, but I am 
organizing a poker night to utilize my newly aquired B&S playing cards to 
their fullest!  Anyone is is welcome, and I'd love to have some sinister 
people come out to enjoy the evening.  It's looking like it will take place 
during the first week of Janurary, and it will be happening at my house.  I 
was thinking that instead of betting money (as I have none) we could bet 
records, cds, buttons, and any other memoribilia/random things that we may 
have and be willing to part with as the result of losing a card game.  So 
anyone in the DC/Maryland/Virginia/Pennsylvania area, come out and try your 
hand.  I'm sure there will be some sort of after game outing as well, all 
the more reason to come.  Well, I suppose that's enough begging and 
pleading.  If you happen to be interested, email me off list, and I'll 
furnish you with all the necessary details.

Ahh, the wonders of modern technology.  I listened to B&S on John Peel the 
other day, and was quite pleased by what I heard.  I especially enjoyed the 
James Brown cover!!  It certainly got me in the holiday spirit.  Thank you 
darling internet for making it all possible.  Well, some work just got 
dropped on my desk, and in the interest of keeping this job, I should 
probably do it, so I must take my leave now.  I'd like to wish a happy 
holidays to every single one of you.  Hopefully you are all happy and 
healthy.

love and holiday cheer,
Sean

P.S. - Isn't this sinister present exchange business wonderful fun????




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