very upsetting...

the murder of the three police officers in Baton Rouge----this by another "loner" killer. There seems to be no way of preventing these attacks---we have sent these men to Iraq and encouraged their violence---now they return disaffected, and this is what happens. I don't feel there is any way even the most astute of authorities can predict who the next person will be. Very difficult.
All of this dominates a report that was supposed to be "full of wonder" from my trip to Red Hook to see "Nothing is Going to Change My World" at the barge on Conover Street. First trip to Red Hook in about three years (at least) observed many new buildings but overall wanted to explore more than I had the chance to. The park off which the barge lives is very placid and beautiful---really worth exploring. The play was very well acted---the writing was sharp, but each scene went on too long. Afterwards, went to Sunny's; met my cousin Stan there (he was playing blue grass) spoke to him and talked to a few involved in the play as well. Left feeling very happy that I had made the trip---had no trouble getting a 61 bus at around 11. Before the fringe begins--would like to return there and "hang out" at Sunny's for a while.
 Yesterday, first fringe orientation; they are taking a very different approach this year; almost all ticketing will be done by phone. They have created sections "fringe lounges" instead of a Fringe Central that they hope will bring more fringe goers together, but seem to me more of an idea then a realistic vision. My job will not have changed that much---but there will be some gradations. Hopefully another orientation session will clarify things. We shall see.
Today, a "nothing" day, that is no tasks---probably will spend most of my time in the library or other cool places. Tonight is bartender Lana's last night at South fourth, and there will be a party for her which I will attend. Should be fun an meaningful. That is all for now...