went to the Christmas Assembly at Friends. Okay, but did not see as many graduates as in the past. Those that I did see were very warm and friendly, however. Then "freedom!" which essentially meant going home and sleeping until I was ready to go to the party in Williamsburg.
Got to the party at around 7:30. John and his wife's new apartment is in "the burg", near Lorimer, a small apartment house that is surrounded by several of the new buildings that have been built in the last couple (really 10) of years. Some good conversation with John, some friends, and a gentelman who lives in Inwood, and we talked about his neighborhood and what is happening there. Left around 9, nice conversation with another couple from the party with whom I walked to the L train. Felt good about the whole evening, even if I did stuff myself a little too much. I am paying for it now.
Tonight will go to Abrons to see this project that looks interesting and probably stop in at La Flaca afterwards and see what is happening there.
Have started to read The Assistant, by Malamud---this will be the second time, the first when I was in college, so far impressed by the way Malamud creates the scene of the poor Jewish grocer and his family, just barely making a living in a neighborhood in Brooklyn.
Seems to be all I have to say now, will continue reports tomorrow...
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