time frame has arrived. Spent a lot of time last night around 1 thinking, conceiving about it, but at this point, is not so important. Want to talk more about what happened in the last three days.
Saturday: First stop: Barclay's Center to join Akil Gurley protest. Did not stay for march, but listened carefully to the speeches that went before the march. Very moved and inspired by statements. One in particular: "The families of those killed need your love and support" I am paraphrasing, but this was close to it. Also "We must all love and support one another." Group that met at the plaza was very spirited, many young people with nice smiles on their faces, very few appearing angry. Much talk about how D.A. Thompson had recommended no jail time for the police shooter. Felt a strong energy while I was there, but did not participate in the march that followed the speeches. Instead, had an ice coffee at Coffee (on Bergen) and then prepared for trip to Clinton Street in Manhattan to see the run through that my friends the former O'Debra twins were doing. Only way to get there was to get off at Houston Street on 1 and walk across. Harder than I thought, but I was able to do it. Grabbed a bite and then watched the run through, very charming, Tania had some great voice work. I wish them well in Cincinatie, it is nothing new, but a lot of humor and a really good cast.
After that came the disappointment of Daphne's Dive,---really disliked it---all climax and no development, left Signature Center feeling very annoyed, unlike the week before when after seeing the Adrian Kennedy play, felt very excited.
Sunday, began day at Standings, watched most of Yankee victory over Tampa, then met Bobby and his girl friend for Bobby's birthday party at DBA. First time to talk with Bobby in a long time, had a lot of fun, he is becoming more substantial, have to give him credit, he has been my friend for 16 years, and in an off hand way is responsible for my meeting Frank who introduced me to the TEAM, who introduced me to....well you know, the list goes on and on. Lots of good conversation, overate with a large piece of birthday cake which haunted me for the next 24 hours---but very glad I attended. Thought I would walk over to Cherry Lane to see Half Moon Bay, but was tired, decided a movie was better--saw Love and Friendship, the much talked about Whit Stillman adaptation of a Jane Austen work. Liked it, but did not get a great sense of importance from it. It is well made and articulate but seems a little too much like an exercise. Walked over to Houston and took the 1 train from there to home.
Monday, prepared for cook out at South fourth, not much else until i got there around 3:30, Came by way of Kent Avenue---boy that street has been built up since my early days (2007) in Williamsburg.
Somewhat depressing to see all that housing for what must be wealthy people. Arrived at South fourth then had a nice talk with my film maker friend---he invited me to a showing of a short film that is entered in the Brooklyn Film Festival on 6/7, and then had a long talk with my friend Harlo. We covered all the territory, both political and social. Felt very defined by our encounter. After that I left around 7 and fatigue set in. The fatigue was both physical and social---felt played out, did not want to go anywhere and be with people. Took a long route home---too confused to talk about here--and immediately gave way to tiredness. This led to the long night that followed and that led into now.
Tomorrow return to Friends (finally) and will try to find out as much info about events leading up to the graduation. Will report later....
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