I Am An American Aquarium Drinker

It's 9am, and I'm the only one in the new, cavernous digs here at Columbus and 66th. Shoes are off. Coffee cup is empty. Wilco is blaring, and the word "aquarium" in "I Am Trying To Break Your Heart" takes on special significance as I'm scrutinized by the street traffic through these floor-to-ceiling windows.