another death.....

Just heard from Robin about her oldest brother Frank, who died on Memorial Day weekend. Never met him---he was an airforce pilot---very sad. Otherwise, a long night last night, but got through it---took a walk down Amersterdam at 1A.M. last evening (Sunday) Amazing how many people were still in the several bars that dot the avenue. Did not go in, even though I saw a woman sitting alone in the bar on 83rd Street. I couldn't; stomach was still full---better stay away from cupcakes. Otherwise, long and dogged walks in yesterday's sun---ran right into Gay Pride parade (or tale end of it) as I was hitting the subway---made it through the crowd and got home. Totally tired, but feeling better now. Lucky to be tucked away in a quiet, small traffic part of the city---otherwise---anyway, had a good lesson with Alex today, also finished reading Jhumpa Lahiri's short story "nobody's business", blew me away---feeling mellow right now, will probably get a hair cut.......