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Brooklyn today, why? Because the monotonly of going to my neighborhood library to visit the computer or even to the Lincoln Center Library, another on that I often use, just got to be too much.
Promised myself that I would do something DIFFERENT. And I did. Left Mahattan around 9, took L train to Jefferson stop, went to Cobra, only to find Joanna, a barista who is a friend, working there this morning. Much good cheer (I know that sounds like a cliche, but  it will have to do for now) and good conversation. Yes, Cobra and South  Fourth, my two "family" places that I have created for myself in the last few years. Very welcoming. Also, owner Nikki came by and the three of us talked about early memories of going to school. Yes, just a welcome change from the past few days. And here I sit in the library near the Lorimer stop, when this is over, I will browse the books.
    Last night: thought that I could go to Bushwick Starr, but overcome by tiredness around 4---stayed home for a while, finally decided to see a movie nearbye, if the time was right. Though I had stomach cramps, I decided to see Complete Unknown, the Joshua Marsden movie at the Lincoln Plaza. Missed a few moments, and came in, somewhat surprised that the theater was at least half full. Did not miss much---the movie itself is a take on the "elusive female" vision, so vibrarnlty created in films like Vertigo, Mississippi Mermaid and Pierrot le Fou.  How did this one measure up. Certainly not as good as the others, but still interesting, I was drawn in from the beginning to the end, and the actress playing the "changeable' woman was beautiful.  Glad that I saw it---left the theater at  around 10, wanting to go to Williamsburg or somewhere like that, but the body wasn't willing---still very tired, so simply returned home. Another night of ups and downs---probably why I forced myself to go to Bushwick this morning. But it has all worked out well so far. I have to remember to follow my imagination on days when i am completely free.
    Tonight, looks like I really WILL go the the Bushwick Starr tonight--hopefully i will enjoy the show and hang out a litttle afterwards. Tomorrow some lessons, and I want to see the Charles Burnett film at Lincoln Center tomorrow around 6. Will report (I think) tomorrow.