will I ever see...

a movie...? This is the question I asked myself this morning; have put off many movies because of money constraints--read instead--just finished In Between Days, very moving and skillful novel by Andrew Porter. Probably should check out some of his short stories. Anyway, today will see matinee of Blood Potato (it's free and sounds interesting) and then head to Brooklyn for Matt's open house, on that very interesting street.\, East New York avenue. Sometimes I think that all I would really like to do is explore Brooklyn. This is an area that when I was growing up was mostly all Jewish---now some new buildings with high rentals dot the area. Anyway, we will see what it is like. Love looking at those old apartment houses, so much like the one that I grew up in. After that...well maybe a movie if there is time---tomorrow will try to see the play at Soho Rep for 99cents. Wonder if there will be a big crowd, do not like waiting on those lines, however due to price, must give it a shot---then probably find a place to watch Packers-Giants after that. Will get to
Cobra Club and Susan, kind of late, but will be there....that's all...

oh, for a...

wad of money--then would city boy spend the next ten or twleve nights going to the theater. Unfortunatlely the mioney is not there, and city boy is left to his own devices. Just read review of Soho rep's new play--sounds really interesting--maybe there willbe 99cents tickets available for tomorrrow night's performance. But what of volunteering in Coney Island, after filing for unemployment? So many options, now out in Brooklyn after participating in FUREE demonstration outside the new Armani's. Felt uncomfortable about being in the picture, nevertheless took it. Had good conversation with Brooklyn local reporter, expressed my views about committment. Still worried about repercussions--is this simply my imagination. Well, at least I have taken a stand. Will stay on computer for a while, then  figure out if return to Manhattan is necessary (it probably will be since my SORRY ticket is at home).

city boy faces life....

It all fell down around City boy last night at about 1 A.M. Two checks cashed, not much money coming in--for the first time he finds himself facing econmic danger. Most (but not all) of it due to lack of work. What to do...? Called unemployment about enlarging benefits...have to call back. Keep money tight...definitely. More work at Friends...hopefully, that is the lynchpin. Still two days in only three weeks, with my minimal unemployment holds very little promise. Point is, really have to consider what is happening now. Ofcourse, things were worse in the apartment, more of a sense of person and place once I was outside. But much to consider..only can add on so much in terms of credit.
So, where do we go from here...? To Park Slope...? Will looking at all those brownstones, will remembering when Park Slope was a bohemian paradise make any improvement? Yes, walking for you has replaced movies, or is some sort of movie, but how to spend the day before Adam Kraar's reading tonight
is the important issue. Feel full of energy, must be used creatively...let's see...

good meetinga t

FUREE yesterday, helped establish for me where I stand as far as volunteering goes; will probably do all of it through FUREE, more organized, feel more at home there. Interesting possibility of an all day meeting on
Saturday in which a vision of a five year plan for FUREE is discussed.
No work again today, however did have a nice e-mail exchange with Kristen about next two days, feel a little more at ease about things. I probably exaggerate things when I don't get called. Anyway, tomorrow will
go in to pick up my check.
Lots of theater and things to see, probably will not go to a movie today to show that I can budget well, anyway, have some fun books to read, Holbrook's autobiography seems like it will be very interesting; it seems like I can't get enough of the history of actors in the fifties--poor and living close to the bone until they made it. Will I go to Brooklyn later...and if so...where....? Cobra, Local 61, South Fourth, East River, back to Bobbie's and then to Delancey Street to Susan's dance party. Possibilities are endless, arn't they? Well, let it continue.....

long time, city boy,

yes, much has happened; home on uws practically untouched by storm; lost some work at Friends, anxious to be called again. Much action on the friend-theater front---maybe more soon, but what about Sandy and volunteering? Volunteered yesterday at FUREE headquarters at Gowanus projects. Was nervous but shouldn't have been; everybody very helpful. Most residents seemed happy for support. This project, surrounded now by a very wealthy neighborhood, has essentially returned to normal, apparently it was pretty chaotic during the week, but that is when I missed coming. Today felt ambivalent about participating, called Lucas, no answer yet, not sure if I want to sit it out or not. Part of me wants to help; another wants to feel bad about it but let others do the work. Why? Plenty of people are helping out, but that doesn't mean I might not be helpful. Basically something that has to be worked out.
Pretty busy evenings planned ahead, but what about my participation? Also, love to stay home tonight at 10 and listen to Beethoven string quartets, but other things...this will be my only night to listen, if all goes as planned. Well, let it happen....