to the BAN march against gentrification in Brooklyn. Will meet all where the march begins, the Barclay Center. After that, a long trek south to Ebbets Field, north to Marcy and Lafayette and then from there into Bushwick. Will I do it all? I hope so. It could be a very spirited event. So here I go..!
Yesterday: shortly after posting Thursday's blog, I got a call from Jen, a Spanish teacher at Friends, asking me to sub for her on Friday. She is a senior adviser and the seniors were going to their Field Day at Prospect Park. Surprised at how sudden this was, but I accepted, and spent yesterday at Friends. Good to see all the teachers there again. A lot of "frisky" (we will leave it at that) seventh graders to work with, but I got through it. Nothing after that, returned home and slept. Finally left the house at about 10 to get some food.
I chose the Greek Diner on Broadway and 95 Street, A tuna sandwich, that is all, for (including tax) $8.18. (and then a dollar for the tip) Amazing! So again, where will this end? Prices everywhere in the city are exploding upward, but nobody insists on some form of commercial rent control---and it is only a small issue in the coming elections. What can we expect in four or five years. Already, having $7.00 in your pocket is the same thing as having nothing.
Something must be done. Someone must be confronted. I am leaving now for the march. Will report either tomorrow or Monday.
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