Category: inSpirational Stories

Dear Diary, Do you understand what today is? You have no idea. Let me explain it like you’re five. For starters, today is Friday. The best day of the week! Cause for celebration, in and of itself. Today, however, is kind of like a rare eclipse because it is not only Friday, but also Spira’s birthday. Whoa. Can you even… Read more →

Dear Diary, What in the actual heck is happening?! Gino’s is closed. Spira can’t get a haircut. No English Beat shows at Schuba’s this summer. Whose idea was this? Why wasn’t Spira consulted before this virus was released?? The world has changed, my friend, and it’s cramping Spira’s style in a major way. While we are adept at wandering through… Read more →

Dear Diary, What’s happening, baby? It’s been awhile since Spira enriched your life with my thoughts and musings. Well, I’m back now! You’re welcome. Everyone knows that Friday is the best day of the week, this is obvious. It is the day where the work week ends, and the weekend begins. Friday is the day that it is finally “on”.… Read more →

Dear Diary, You’ve missed me, I know. I’m not sorry though, Spira’s been busy! He’s got a fancy new pad in the city! He’s got a new job working with Katie! He’s got a new Netflix special dropping next month! One of those isn’t true, but I can’t say more than that… You understand. Many NDAs have been signed. Have… Read more →

Spira is no longer on Spira time and is experiencing some summertime sadness. Correct or Cowrong? Summer should be available all year, this isn’t Russia after all! We need to straighten these clouds out, they owe me a lot of money. Spira doesn’t want to put the cart before the horse, but it is probably time to book my monthly… Read more →

Dear Diary, What’s happening, baby? It’s Hanukkah and you haven’t bought anything for Spira yet. What gives? I guess I have been neglecting you, and I’m sorry. Spira’s been busy! Who do you think makes the trains run on time, anyway? Fletch promised he’d take me to Gino’s later and that’s the greatest gift of all. What’s the plan for… Read more →

Spira sees what is going on in the world and has stayed out of politics since he returned from the USSR in the late 40’s. But with the state of things, Spira feels he should get involved. Consider this Spira’s official announcement for his 2020 presidential candidacy because who is better than Spira? NO ONE! It’s so obvious! Spira can’t believe… Read more →

Dear Diary, It is so on!  Well, not like right now, but it will be!  Soon!  As you know, Spira likes to get out of here during the harsh Chicago winters.  Cold and snow are for squares, and Spira isn’t into that.  I need sunlight, beaches, and babes.  We are a desert people, after all.  Once again, I will be… Read more →

Dear Diary, It is so not on.  SO not on.  Today is the day the kids call “hump day” and your old pal Spira is struggling.  I must say that it is better than Monday which, as we all know, is the absolute furthest thing from Friday.  You can’t even look at Gino’s on Mondays!  You just can’t! In other… Read more →

Dear Diary, Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and Spira has much to be thankful for this year.  First off, we adopted a new dog!  His name is Fletcher and he is not better than me. Don’t get me wrong, he’s a sweet kid, but if he thinks he’s in charge of the house now, he’s in for a rude awakening!  He’ll eat… Read more →

Dear Diary, I know what you’re thinking.  “Where’s Spira?  What is he up to?  Is he thinking about me?”  Well, your old friend Tom is here to assure you that everything is A-OK.  Mission to Mars?  Spira’s on it.  The election?  Don’t worry, I have a plan.  Russia?  Just you wait!  Don’t you worry your pretty little heads.  While you… Read more →

Ah the basement… Has there ever been a more mystical place? Upon entering the depths of the basement, you are encapsulated by all things Spira. From the drop cloths drum set, the ska guitar, to the sink used as the bathroom. This is a real man’s man kind of place. One of the most luxurious futon’s ever made lives in… Read more →

Dear Diary, Let’s talk about Spira.  All the kids are asking about me lately.  I hear about it all day, “What’s new with Spira?” or “What makes Spira tick?” or “How does Spira keep everyone guessing?” I think it’s about time we explore the things that make Spira Spira. That doesn’t even make sense!  There are several things that define… Read more →

Dear Diary, You know what tomorrow is, don’t you? It’s so obvious… Do you get it now? Spira is burning down the house! I don’t care if it’s Tuesday night, Spira likes to get down, he likes to party. Which reminds me, how soon is now? Spira has been wondering. He has a one-way ticket to Partytown and he isn’t… Read more →

Dear Diary, Did you hear about this?  I can’t even believe it!  I was always a little bit offended when they didn’t ask Spira to be the Most Interesting Man in the World, because many people have told me that I am the most interesting person they have ever met.  Is now my chance for redemption?  Do you think they… Read more →

How could anyone ever say anything bad about Spira? That would be like saying Taylor Swift is better than The Police, or that shoulder pads and acid washed jeans are “out of style…” Read more →

Dear Diary, What did the kids buy Spira for Christmas this year?  Now that Hanukkah 2015 is in the books, Spira has shifted his focus to Santa, reindeer and angry shoppers.  Seriously though, what will I get this year?  Spira loves gifts.  Would someone please just get it over with and buy Gino’s for me?  That’s all I really want,… Read more →

Dear Diary, Hey. Are we the only ones who know about this? Seriously. Apart from you, me and the fencepost, who is aware of this? It’s extremely important to Spira that only you and I have access to this knowledge. I’m talking National Security here, mister! I’ll tell Larry about it, of course, but he’s solid. We can trust him.… Read more →