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 →