a lazy day.....

no tutoring today---kind of can do what I want...which is....? So far, not clear. But tonight I will go to a showing of My Brooklyn, the protest movie that I already saw a copy of in April. Participate in the discussion....? Maybe--issues upsetting to me. May go to Brooklyn early, planned to go today, but...here i am in Lincoln Center library. Watched practically the whole Yankee game last night, then took a long way home, but in good spirits this morning. Yankee game really interesting, did not think Baltimore could beat them, tonight....? After the movie, should take G to Williamsburg and spend some time at South Fourth, not Local 61 (though maybe before) or Freddy's, where I havn't been since Memorial Day Friday. See, Brooklyn so full of possibilities, never have been back to Berry Park....perhaps...?

angry....

because somehow I was out of the loop re James' party in Williamsburg---since Home/Sick pretty much in isolation---well that is not really true---yet would have structured my Saturday around the party if I could go. Yesterday night, wandered around Columbia area---felt very at peace doing so, finally watched baseball at a bar that I wanted to try out, what is it called, five loafes,etc. anyway, looked good from  outside, inside just another Manhattan bar---felt alone, but what did I expect? First time of wandering around that area in the evening, what did I find...? More bars, still a different feel....more later........tutoring today, followed by visit to La Flaca for some baseball, then maybe to Williamsburg where my friend Leyla is probably back at the bar..if not.....South Fourth....see what happens...

so last night....

went to see Home/Sick at Living Theater. Ofcourse, again  a revelatory exeperience, afterwards hung out with the group at Salt Bar (another Clinton Street bar); very strong discussion  with Ben Beckley, woke up this moring with some exhiliaration, but saddened by the answer to last night's question that began the play: when was the last time you voted---no one mentioned 09, or 10, which means that the mayoral race of 09 and the gubernatorial elections of 10 were disregarded. Does anyone of the young generation care to be involved in the politics of the city? Do they know what is at stake? This saddens me; gets me angry; they can't see connection between their apathy and the hurt that others may feel from some city policies. Well, let's go on from here....

haircut today...

woke up feeling very lethargic---a structureless day; no tutoring---tomorrow will visit Monica for the afternoon---should be interesting---tonight off to Glasslands, as Jake, the owner, invited me to come to the 8:00 (or thereabouts) performances. Should be interesting, will drop by South Fourth and say "hi", also tell them that because of Fringe party, will not be available for trivia most of tomorrow night. Anything else? Well, went to La Flaca last night to play their trivia,
after Marjorie Morningstar at Lincoln Center---great movie! Looking forward to Country Girl on Thursday at BAM, really feeling caught up in those movies. Trivia adequate, had fun with my two "Flurchen" partners, Sage and Chelsea, left shortly afterwards; should I have stayed longer and interacted...? Woke up this morning with that hollow feeling that sometimes accompanies a night of sleep. Still feeling that way now, probably impatience adding to that, hate to feel stuck- instead focus on the interesting things that are happening in the next few days......

hey you know...

it's really "teeth", not teet. Had a nice time at Truffle Theater reading of a new play last night---felt very welcome---a really good cast. Like Local 62---there is a pleasant atmosphere about it when it is not too crowded that is very pleasing, especially with the warm 6 o'clock light coming through. Place sort of illustrates the best and worst of NY, at  present---best---warm and accepting gathering place, laid back with a lot of room---nice people---worst----totally homogeneous crowd--all on the same pay level, race level---nobody seems to have a problem---well, that is NYC 2012 summer. After reading wandered into Cobble hill and environs, finally ended up at the Bocce court bar. Extremely nice bartender, beautiful smile, in a simple way made me feel very welcome---watched the end of the Yankee game---no conversations, so feeling somewhat isolated---but that is what you have to accept if you try a new place, again, bartender very warm, could have engaged her in conversation, but she seemed busy---ah, NY 2012!!! Took subway home, news about the fringe came through yesterday, got the "Frankel", kind of ironic, re his teaching me in
suumer of 63-well all things return to what they were---not sure about rest of day, let us find out...

sittin in the library just

had my teet cleaned, and "examined", which means extra money, nevertheless in a good place, feeling optimistic---no tutoring until Thursday, which means that I am virtually free for the next 48 hours. What to do...maybe tomorrow "the track!" though I don't think so---it still does not feel right--what else--well interesting time after attending Molly's walking tour---went to the Heights, visited the Barnes and Noble there, amazing how often I was there in the early zero's, now not much around there---went to Heights Ale House, had a nice time---conversation with Keith--a little hot headed---left politically oriented but....
anyway, he was the only one to talk to---what unknown bar next....? Probably will skip visit to Washington and Baltimore this summer---simply too much going on the city, which reminds me of some e-mails I should write...anyway, will continue....

Sitting in the library...

Friday morning---woke up this morning experiencing the "impossiblity of it all" (you know what I mean), but actually felt stronger as the morning progressed---lots of interactions in the past few days---the "adventure" continues, but where (if anywhere) does it lead. Would like to write a short story or something---but does not seem to happen. Tonight, the Ice Factory (probably) followed by (does it need to be followed by anything) maybe a trip to Brooklyn to watch some free movies (don't bet on it), still the play will be over early---tomorrow Assembly's party, will give them a little bit of extra money---why shouldn't I? and Sunday "might" go to Trenton for a Thunder (Minor LEague Baseball) game. Monday, Tuesday and next Wednesday evening already planned---when will I visit the new bars in Brooklyn (perhaps never). At any rate, this is where we stand as I sit here in the library, heat tomorrow afternoon, can I find a warm place to stay (and watch baseball) will that be enough? Let's see how these questions are answered....