to the protest--arrived shortly before 6, just a few people there, no one spoke to me, should I go home and just make a contribution? But soon Katie, who was one of the organizers introduced herself to me, others followed, and soon I felt like one with the group. Later, Michael, my Hopkins buddy and leader of FUREE joined, and we spent a good deal of time together. Protest consisted of some chanting, giving out flyers to people walking down the street and possibly having a dialogue with them (this was pretty successful) and discussions among ourselves. An assemblywoman came along, joined us, engaged in dialogue and offered some help for the woman we knew who was being illegally evicted. All in all, very glad I came, really good and enthusiastic group, something was accomplished. Can't really believe the venom that the landlord of this house spews. The situation in Brooklyn is really unfortunate---will do everything I can to help.
Next meeting of the group is tomorrow; will be there.
Rest of day, went to South Fourth after protest, had good conversation with friend Harlo, earlier went to library at Grand Army Plaza and then watched the Yankee game at Mullane's the bar near BAM, staff always very nice there.
All in all, a very good day, lots of exercise (body somewhat tired) now it remains to be seen where my commitment to these groups will lead.
Today, one lesson, then not sure, think I will have to conserve energy, probably not go to Brooklyn, but...who knows..?
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