lots of work...

this week at Friends, and already two days for next week, I am betting that there will be more. Yesterday, eighth and sixth grade, two and two, a hard day, then a last minute session at the library at 145th stareet. Wanted some evening entertainment, but was physically (and probably emotionally) strapped---spent the night at home, resting my wounds. Thursday morning a beautiful class with the seniors (subbing for regualar teacher Kate)  as they discussed 100 Years of Solitude. Four groups gave terrific interpretations of visions that Kate set up for that. I sat there feeling great---could really see these students five or six months from now, having the a slightly more sophistacated talk at a college seminar. Not one ounce of "senior-itis" penetrated the discussion. The more I looked back on it, the more fulfilled I was. Yes, my life really revolves around Friends at this point. Probably will until the end of the year.
Not much else to report---other nights since Tuesday, I have been mostly in or watching part of a game at a bar and then going home.  Tonight will probably go out to Bushwick to see Flako's entertainment at the Bushwick Starr---tomorrow, hope to see Anthology at Weeksville space on Buffalo Avenue in Brooklyn.
Rest of the day after session, before the evening unclear---will report on it soon...

cityboy rarely writes on days when he works ..

at Friends, but lots on my mind, and school was over early so....
What was interesting in the last few days.
Sunday: went to MFA playwrights project part of Columbia School of the Arts curriculum for playwrights. +Found myself at 60th and Columbus, play at Signature Center on 42nd and 10th. Bus was slow, and somehow I forgot about getting on the A at 59nth. So in my own determined way, walked down ninth to 42nd street and the play. Good to see all my friends, Sarah, who directed the play and Lucy, who was in it---play had potential, but it basically ran in place, repeated itself, I was annoyed at the end. Hope the playwright has some better plays in him. Actually ran into him last night while waiting to be seated for Half Straddle play---was very cordial, told him I enjoyed the work, really could not confront him there, would have been very bad bad form.
Last night at Half Straddle at New York Live arts on 19th between 7th and 8th (how does a perforance  space exist in such a high end neighborhood---well it does), went to see the play because my friend Kristen is in it. Thought that on a Tuesday the place would be empty, but to my surprise, it was packed, much royalty from downtown theater attended. Did see a few friends and spoke to another friend Jessie, after play was over while waiting for Kristen.
Play was interesting: it virtually took place in a world without men---strong vision, but at times the songs simply stopped the action. Kristen and her side kick, played by Erin M, were dynamic, and at times the puzzle of the play seemed to work. But at other times, my mind wandered as the songs did not move the action further. Audience loved it though. Earlier in the day took a walk from Friends to Times Square, through Gramercy Park and Murray Hill. The latter is a strange bizarre and genteel neighborhood---did I ever know anyone who was living there..? I don't think so. Old doormen buildings stand out among a few tenements and brownstones. Who lives there...? Could I have gotten a cheap place in the late sixties and now be paying minimal rent? Particularly fascinated by 35th street between 2nd and 3rd---a strange mixture of what I have mentioned above. What is it like on a Sunday spring or summer afternoon, are people neighborly, and once again, who are they, how long have they lived on the block, how did they come to be here...? Much more interesting than, say, the lower east side, Will visit there again some time (and maybe try some of the bars that sit between 25th and 28th street on Third Avenue)
Tonight, pretty fatigued (it is around 4 now) was toying with the idea of one of two movies, both revivals, one being Tea and Sympathy at the Walter Reade (love that movie space!) Curious as to how it holds up today (loved greatly in the fifties) and the performances of both Kerr's, John and Deborah. I don't think Kazan directed the movie but basically they should be giving the performances they rehearsed under him. I remember the first time I saw it, even remember the theater that I saw it in (the Lido, a fourth run theater on Fordham Road near Jerome---it was matched with Brando in The Teahouse of the August Moon. November of my Sophmore year at Science; my companion was Fred Sherman. Remember my own naivite at the time---is that what I would be going back to discover..? And the Bronx, in 1957...? Still mostly Jewish.  Other option is Chantal Ackerman movie at BAM, could choose one of two that are on this evening. But probably too tired to hit BAM, strength, if at all there, is probably best for Lincoln Center.
Lots of other stuff to choose from, as I play the evenings of the next few days--won't see the project at JACK or the two one acts at Abrons Arts (probably would see many people I know there). Am leaning towards BRonx Doc for Friday (have not been there in a while, should go, interesting movie about black photographers on the bill) and Bushwick Starr for Flako's bash on Saturday. Sounds like the one I was in---but not invited to participate in this one. Sunday there is an interesting piece in Weeksville (near Bed Stuy) called Anthology, a piece with music that deals with memories of the area for the last 30 or so years (Or so I understand) That sounds like a good investment.
Anyway, time to leave the computer. Will report on adventures (or lack of same) tomorrow.

exterminator in the...

house, and I am at the library, writing this. This will be the second and last time he is there---I have not seen a bed bug since the first time, but apparently they have to do this. I musts return by 3:30 to prepare for my trip to Park Slope (Seder) but will not be there long, still heavy stench of insecticide may remain, perhaps not so much today because wind is a little sharper then last week.
Thursday and Friday, two days at Friends, Seniors on Thursday and ninth graders on Friday. Lots of good feelings--a chance to check in on some of my favorite seniors, India, Rich, good conversation with Emily L about her college choices---all in all felt really good being there. Next scheduled date to work is a week from Monday, but hope that I will be there sooner.
  Yesterday afternoon after Friends met my niece Natalie and her boy friend Jarett, we went to the Greek place on 75th street and had deserts---they are really nice people and our time together was enjoyable. Thought I might go down to La Mama in the evening, but physically really tired after meeting with Natalie and Jarett.  Slept a while, then got up, had some energy left, decided to go to Bourbon Street bar, a bar on Amsterdam and 80th street, pretty anonymous and "divey" place with a lot of TV's to watch sports. Too tired to head all the way to Dive Bar on Amsterdam and 96th street, where the energy is a little more human. Just as I thought, place was not too crowded but no one to talk to, finally moved to the back where I found an empty spot near a TV that was showing the Yankee game, that worked for a while---saw Ellsbury's surprising steel of home---that seemed to give the Yankees a jolt that they needed---very original, very rarely see that play--anyway, he did it. Left, headed to Barnes and Noble for their last hour, and returned home.
    Sleep did not go to well, while I am awake, I seem to be overstimulated---all kinds of thought come to my mind---sometimes very frenetic. We will see how it goes tonight, maybe with the spraying over things will be a little calmer, also tomorrow is pretty well mapped out for me structure wise; that may make a difference as well.
  Tomorrow, Sarah's project for the Columbia MFA theater program, also maybe the one woman show that Ellie directed. Would like to do Sunday evening at South Fourth, we will see

just got the news...

that exterminating crew will return to my apartment on Saturday morning (had to talk them out of Friday) to continue spraying. Wendell, the exterminator chief is very brusque, seems like he gives me orders, really annoyed by this. The woman upstairs who has also had her apartment sprayed by his people seems to get along with him okay-----maybe he just relates better to women then to men, but am really annoyed by his insistence on things, no asking, really irks me. Again will have to leave the apartment for a few hours (I would do this anyway) but will come back to some things thrown around, that I am sure of. Have to take all my valuables (card, statements etc.) with me.
   Yesterday, saw The Royale. I saw this as an obligatory visit since I know Rachel and John (she directed it and he is in it) but to my surprise, I was blown away by it---amazing performances from the five actors---great subtlety as well as rage from Khris Davis---the play is extremely well written. Rachel allows her actors to create freely, also was amazed by the scenery by my friend Nick and the sound by Matt, also someone that I know. The play really confronts the pain of racism and the ambivalence of black success outside of the community. The fascinating thing was that the audience was almost completely white and middle aged, a group that in my opinion is rather passive on racial matters, yet a majority of the audience was deeply, deeply moved at the curtain, they stood spontaneously---there was a real hunger in this audience to show its appreciation. An odd pairing, but nevertheless a totally truthful one. How do we resolve all these contradictions? How can serious "white" people show more rage and frustration at what is happening racially in this country.
   Waited for John afterwards, we spoke briefly, he had to go somewhere, shared my feelings with him, his companion, a woman who knew both he and Rachel from their days at NYU  kind of deflected my passion. But John was very warm, maybe can talk to him or others involved in the play again.
  Afterwards, decide a full meal, (not a pizza slice) was in order; headed to Irish bar that used to be All State Cafe---kind of expensive, stuffed myself with Buffalo wings (I was hungry but this was the cheapest thing on the menu) and watched ends of Yankee and Mets game. Had a nice time, but no real contact with anyone there (that is par for the course for this bar---if I wanted contact would have had a better chance of getting it at the Dive Bar on 96th and Amsterdam, just did not want to travel that far.
Tonight, after sessions, am free, just heard about a meeting for SOS Crown Heights on Eastern Parkway, would love to go, but may have session at that time, we will see----otherwise feel that I am played out, as far as seeing things goes, should spend some time hanging out with people, maybe, if I am not too tired will go to Brooklyn...we will see...

yesterday evening....

 a strange and garish circumnavigation from 77th and Amsterdam and back again. Got home tired, rested a bit, but was not working. Went out---not sure of what I wanted or needed. Had coffee first at
small place on Broadway and 78th street---the everything place. Not bad, not great, but what then? Time for yogurt, chips and a few banana slices at 16 Handles on Amsterdam right next to the Funeral Home, then a walk, discovered that I did have room for a beer, went east on 75th street, stood outside Dive Bar on that block near Columbus, considered a bit and then passed it---decided to try the Irish bar on 72nd near Columbus. A few months ago I had a good time there at a planned reunion of old bar friends from my days at All State Cafe (1991-2005) This time it was fairly quiet , Met game was finishing up, sat down on a free seat, not realilzing that near me were a bunch of loud middle aged Irish bar goers. They did not include me in their conversation, but wish I had chosen a different stool, anyway, watched the end of the Met game, finished my beer, bartender, who was friends with that group, was actually very nice to me---walked west on 72nd street, felt hungry, decided on Pizza place on Amsterdam between 74th and 75th street, good pizza but a smelly place. Continued on Amsterdam where I passed Sixteen Handles which made me realize that I had circumnavigated the whole trip. Nothing really interesting happened but it did kill time---much too tired to take the subway to a bar where I was more "known"  or to try a new place in Brooklyn. Walk and stops served their purpose, kept me occupied---even if nothing interesting happened.
  This morning, got up about 5:30--out be 5:55 and over to school where the voting was taking place. Arrived there just as polls were opening up, about 15th on line---the poll people actually did not open until around 6:10, but got in soon after and made my vote (for Saunders). Out and done with by
6:25.
  Tonight will see The Royale, the play that Rachel C directed and that my friend John has a role in.
Short play, about an hour and a half, maybe less----good to see on a night when election returns will be in, either head home or to a bar to consider results. That's all for now...

long and hard.....

weekend, beginning on Saturday, when exterminators came to get the bed bugs out. They literally stripped the whole apartment (with my approval) but left the apartment in an mess, did not clean, left for me to do it. Stripped apartment seemed odd for a while, but bed is bed bug free and sleep is better.
Did not stop me from leaving quickly to attend Friends Seminary musical, All Shook Up. Really a wonderful experience---nine principals all on the same page, giving remarkably relaxed and layered performances. Director Steve Borowka has an amazing understanding of how to use his young actors and actresses---script which could have been obvious, was actually very inventive for its kind. Real glow coming from stage to audience, totally honest---kind of awe inspiring. Musical was over kind of early (9P.M.)  so opted to visit Burp Castle in search of my bartender friend Erin, had not checked in with her since before Thanksgiving, but she was not there---next door at Standings, a sports bar I often frequent, it was incredibly crowded. Stomach ready for a beer, but where? Most bars in area packed; it was Saturday evening, after all---but finally went to 12th street bar, on second, fairly uncrowded, and basketball game was on. Had a beer, and ran into Tom, a teacher at Friends, we spoke awhile, but for the most part, nothing happened. The game between Oklahoma City and Houston became more and more intolerable, as Oklahoma City pulled away. So I left, debated checking out another bar, but decided against it and returned home, kind of relaxed, got to sleep.
     Sunday, when I went out, I discovered that some of the garbage from my apartment had been taken out by a homeless person---I panicked, and after some coffee tried to pick some of it up, the garbage that had been left in the street. When my neighbor saw me, she reminded me that it was the responsability of the landlord to haul this stuff out. Called the building manager and asked him to send the super over to handle it---fellow tenants were supportive. Then it was off to the Stadium.
First complete game at the new Yankee Stadium courtesy of my playwright friend John, who is from Seattle and always goes to the games the Mariners play at the Stadium. Despite all my deep seeded anger at the place, pushed on us by the former mayor, payed for with city taxes, I have to say I enjoyed the nine innings that we stayed. Game was interesting and atmosphere was pretty relaxed and unforced---may have been our seats, first row in the upper deck, did not have to deal with people in front of us, but the result was that I felt that I could return again---I don't think seats will be very difficult to get for most games---so possibly I will go. When I got back from the Stadium, and to the apartment, garbage had been restored to its first place---so super did arrive and take care of it. Lots of bags on the stoop for the garbage guys to collect tomorrow morning. Hope it goes off okay. Pretty tired after that, so stayed home for the evening.
  The week begins, may be a meeting of BAN tonight, but possibly called off. Will find out and report tomorrow...

Have just.....

cleaned a lot of garbage from my apartment in anticipation of Saturday's spraying (which I may try to put off)
This stuff has been there for a long time, in some cases since my mother's death (April 1988); I have just let it sit, some of it unopened, this morning took the bull by the horns and cleaned most of it out, some actual artifacts from my past, including a batch of letters that I wrote home my first year in college, read a few, pretty straightforward; interesting how much I was willing to share with my parents at that time, much less as college days morphed into adult hood. One letter was about the possibility of a friend's daughter coming down from New Rochelle (she was a senior in High School) to be my date for the big  college dance. She ultimately did not-(her letter saying she couldn't was delivered poorly; I remember going to dorm post office day after day and seeing no letter there---pretty sad)  At any rate, only read two, then threw the rest away, did discover some baby pictures of myself and my brother David in the packages,which (since 1988) have remained unopened. Will keep them for a while, but more excavation (now a little easier for me) to follow.
Also, amazingly enough discovered about 5 Theater Arts Magazines in good condition from the fifties. Will look at them later, might be able to sell them, we will see.
    Will be at Friends tomorrow, also two next week, at this moment feeling pretty mellow. Nice to have an expanse of time in front of me. Plans for weekend pretty firmed up; not sure about tonight or tomorrow, might just stay home and organize, but might want to go out for a while.
  Last night, first visit to La Flaca in a while, not much was going on, watched baseball game for about on hour, then returned home. First night on new mattress was good; think that I will really like it, that is all for now, will report next time,,,

new bed...

arrived today, was able to destroy old bed, with my bare hands, something I thought I could never do. Well, will wonders never cease, maybe can also start to strip apartment of stuff that has been there for a long while.
Yesterday, a really good day at Friends, and two sessions, enough to make me really tired when I returned home, did a lot of sleeping, not too bothered by bugs, not much else to report, Tonight, no actual plan, may leave the apartment and go on an adventure, but where...? Not sure.
Will report tomorrow.

rough night...

those bed bugs just keep coming, in spite of many things I did during the evening to prevent that.
As a result, did not get much sleep, however while I was awake many things on my mind. Thought about Assembly's project at Ohio Space: two aspects of it not mentioned in Steve's program notes: the inability of the parents in the play to be nurturers and that three of the main five characters are alcoholics. Will bring this up with them, but probably later, rather than sooner, prefer to discuss plays with participants after the play has closed---let them concentrate on doing their run. Still, fascinating aspect also Home-Sick was about young people without parents (so to speak) everything was focused on acting at the moment---its almost as if the Assembly now wants to explore feelings about parents.
So thought a lot about this as I was fighting the bugs. but what to do now?
   Should really focus today on buying a new matress and?or complete bed. But somehow feel very stymied about doing this---thought the best thing to do would be to wait for intense cleaning next Saturday (at this time as we speak) but really should get rid of the bed as soon as possible, at some point will have to get a good night;s sleep. Mattress place on corner of 145th street and Broadway, also an "upscale" ( or so it seems) futon store a just two blocks away from me. Have a long break between sessions today, should get something done.
 Last night, tired after the sessions, went home and was able to sleep (without bugs) for about an hour, then decided just to have a "soft" meal, went to diner on Broadway between 94th street and 95th--had usual BLT (the waiter there knows me now, he sees me  enter the restaurant and just checks the order with me, then puts it in-- I give him a little extra tip for that) After that thought about joining the free "Broadway Karaoke" at the Symphony Space (lots of people there early, must be popular); toyed with the idea, but finally simply decided to return home. What followed I described above.
Tonight, not sure, there is an opening at Bronx Documentary Center, that I might attend, but all depends how I feel after second lesson, and what I have accomplished at that point re the bed. Might be too tired to do much, but then again....

clean up for...

next Saturday is definite---actually (to my surprise) did some work in the apartment yesterday, cleaning up some debris that was a former theater program book from the fifties, but whose pages had fallen out. Lots of papers near the back of the apartment, amazingly, got rid of them all---two more tasks to follow at some point.
     Yesterday, after session that ended around 6:45, made the decision to see the Assembly's I Will Look Forward to this Later, and took the D down to West fourth, then walked west to Ohio Space. Little did I know that this last minute decision would find me at the space on opening night! But there is was. Piece has improved greatly since its work shop in July, much of the obvious stuff seems more subtle, characters are more fleshed out, and Robert, the more active of the two sons of the "great man" whose memory dominates the play, gets to have a life affirming love affair with the older woman sculptor ( an amazing performance by Vinie Burrows) Nick B's set design is amazing, really helps the play, all the acting at a very high level. Felt much more comfortable and less critical watching it, it is obvious that they have done a lot of concentrated work on it since last summer.
Some parts still left me cold, and the play goes on a bit too long, but on the whole a great improvement, there is a sense of depth here, even if some of the play seems a bit obvious.
Would be very interested to get the feedback of someone seeing the play for the first time---like to know if they felt the mother and father in the play were too stereotypical, or if they felt there was a central character, or theme. Still, admire this group very much, thrilled that Home-Sick is going to play LA in about two months---Nick stated that they may have a New York run through before they leave, if they do, I will do my best to be there (fourth time) and maybe invite some of the Friends students who are interested in theater to join me.
     Rest of life: two sessions today, after that no real plans, let it happen, many movies are possible, but maybe would just like the find a bar and just "hang out" see what happens, maybe travel to South Fourth to see who is there---will definitely try to go there on Sunday, a time that I really like to be there. Would like to try Lantern Hall again as well---many other options, last night after the play, went to Formerly Crow's (the other bar owned by Marshall, the owner of South Fourth); turned out to be a good idea, the bartender Neely was very friendly, there was some baseball highlights to watch, and had a nice talk with Sloane, the cook and friend from South Fourth who now works at Formerly Crows. Like the place, it is very non pressured and the bartenders, like those at South fourth are extremely gracious. Should check the place out again if I am around there.
   So for tonight, choices abound, cityboy is on the move, will report tomorrow.

the exterminator came.....

and promptly told me the only way to clear the apartment of bugs, was to have a complete extermination process. Do I have to do it? Probably not, the whole thing shakes me up, but let's face it---parts of the apartment are a mess---probably should have gotten rid of a lot of junk that has been in it for many, many years---just taking up space. Will try to start the whole thing myself, yes the exterminator may have just been looking for an extra job (the landlord won't pay for this, I will, but in the end, I must admit that I have been passive in not throwing out useless stuff, maybe this will make it possible.
   Not much else to report---just got two assignments at Friends, not for this or next week, but in the future, that is settling. Last night, really tired after my third assignment, had a nice piece of chicken at place on 97rh and Broadway, one quarter of a chicken really fills me up now, then came home. Slept in three parts, but sleep very fitful.
    Today, is pretty free, maybe will go to see Assembly's project tonight, as April moves along, dates are being eaten up very quickly, should see their work this week. That's all, will report tomorrow.

bug improvement....

newest bug killer seemed to work, at least a bit. Only one time I awoke to find them bothering me, quite an improvement from previous evenings. A good night sleep in the future really possible? I think so, this repellent seems to really eliminate the bugs. Tonight will be night 2 of this adventure.
   Last night, did decide to go to a movie, and went to see Knight of Cups, the Terrence Malick movie at the Sunshine Cinema. Really glad I did, the movie is brilliantly filmed, the plot is familiar: soulless, attractive thirty something male, looking for purpose in life, trying to break off from ghosts of the past. The protagonist wanders LA from place to place. Yet the visions are beautiful, the back story of an ungiving father at a brother who succumbed to suicide only hinted at, but creates a sense of pain that is palpable. Malick has an amazing sense of passion, yes the story, with the protagonists two or three relationships and a few wild Los Angeles nights is familiar, but somehow the intensity of the world Malick creates carries it through. Glad I went, nice to be sitting in a movie theater again.
  Today, not sure how evening will go or how tired I will be after lessons, may have three. Weekend
  dates for the next three weeks are filling up---have to make time to see my friends in the Assembly, one of my favorite theater companies in their new piece at Ohio Space. Not sure exactly when that will be, don't want to bring it down to the last week, and since next weekend (15-17) is fully committed, might want to go today, tomorrow or Friday. Saturday I would like to attend opening at Bronx Documentary Center, like that place very much, have not been there for a while. So we will see how things develop.

he is free...

(sort of) with the cancellation of a lesson there is a strong possibility that cityboy is totally free today. Wow! Has not happened in a long time. Options galore, still trying to figure that out. Might wander over to a bar and watch opening game at Yankee Stadium after this. But then again....
   Bed bug issues...yes believe it or not, cityboy, that urbane wanderer has invaders in his own apartment. Yes, they have been there for a few weeks, and each night cityboy, after a somewhat fitful few hours is awakened to find out that he is surrounded by them. Have tried a few cleaning stratagies, none have worked till now, bought a bug spray that claims it can do it- well we will see. All of this really clouds the larger issue, that is why can't cityboy face the fact that his futon, the futon he has been sleeping on for fifteen years is useless and it is time to buy a new bed, or futon, or whatever.
But cityboy, who has known this for a while, is procrastinating daily, hoping against hope that his bugs will simply disappear (they won't) and that his bank account will not be about $150-$350 shorter. Today discovered that I was free around 125th street and Broadway, could have gone to 145th street where there is a bedding place right on the corner, instead returned to Lincoln Center for library use. How long will this continue? When will this be resolved? Stay tuned for further results.
 Well, time to surf the computer, look up movie schedules etc. ---see you later.

so I went....

to BAM on Saturday evening, and to the Brick on Sunday afternoon. Very instructive. Stayed for only the first part of the second part of Henry IV. Why? Acting was straightforward but uninspired..Really disliked very few people, but very few actors made me want to see them in other parts of the plays. Sam Marks, who played Poins, by far the most dynamic actor on stage. Direction almost self effacing, as it never calls attention to itself, most of the first part simply placed actors on stage and allowed them to make their dramatic statements. Of course Part II is the most passive of the plays, very little happens till the end of the first part of the play. What would these actors be like when given given a more vital arc to follow, such as the one in Herry IV part 1? Not sure, might be better. left really because I was tired, not angry---actually would see another part of the tetrology if given a free ticket or a cheap (10.00) one. But no real hunger to continue.
    Brian's play, on the other hand, was a wonderful surprise. The Golfer--an everyman ordinary man thrust into a set of vibrant and bizarre dreams. Wonder staging, pacing, nine or ten super actors who gave it everything they had. Brian's writing often very stimulating--a series of bits that the golfer finds himself in, the quality of the varies (there seemed to be about 50 of them) but the best are extremely inventive and stimulating. Really glad I saw it.
  Afterwards, tried new coffee place near the Brick, then off to East Village, Standings bar for opening day festivities. Felt very much at home there---had about four or five nice conversations with baseball fans---guys, bartender Sam as usual, very welcoming. Will I spend more time there this spring and summer? From last night's action, would say yes, my only problem with the place is that it is so male dominant. Would like a more "feminine aspect" from a bar at certain times, Oh well, a lot of places I would not mind trying out, also places like lantern hall and Basik which are worth returning to.
   Not sure what the week holds, or how much subbing or tutoring I am going to have. Test week means that there may be some cancellation among my fifth and sixth grade students, have to wait and see. Also, see how work at Friends plays into the mix. Tonight might have time for a movie or a "hangout" we will see.

last Saturday of...

Friends spring break--go to Henry IV part 2 tonight, then Brian's play tomorrow, just had a cancellation, really happy about that, need some time to breathe and think. Not much to report---yesterday was able to take in Museum of the City of New York's Yiddish Theater exhibit---pretty good, but I would have liked to have seen more about plays in fifties and sixties that had actors who had began in Yiddish theater. A few are mentioned but not enough. Nice day to wander around in though.
Just got a second cancellation-that means that my afternoon is entirely free---if I had known before could have seen Pericles, but maybe can check out a play or movie while I wait for BAM event. Will miss the money, but time to relax can be important.
Yesterday evening, after a short rest, went to Dive Bar, 96th street and Amersterdam. Pretty good time, no real conversations though---watched the baseketball game and a little exhibition football.
So what happens next...? Not sure, will report soon.