Monday morning...

oh, my tummy! Yeah, can't seem to get that together--will have to wait it out.
Saturday: rest of the day---good conversations with Ben B when we met at the Public---went through all the theater reports and opinions of the last few months, while Ben has been away performing Small Mouth Sounds. Very fulfilling. Returned to the apartment in plenty of time--then walked to Ars Nova---from where I live---76th street and West End, to the theater at 54th and 10th. I really think walking is the best way to get there---maybe one can catch a bus on 72nd and West End that will drop me off at 10th and 57th, but oh, that waiting---seems like walking is a better alternative. Anyway, play be my friend (maybe acquaintance is a better word) Christine was a haphazard group of scenes, some realistic, some fantasy--that never quite congealed. Good and sensitive intentions but the work needs a lot more discipline and focus, and never gets around to saying what it really is about. Still, I  like going to Ars Nova, and had a nice talk with my friend Jess who was in the play (the real reason I went) after it was over. Actually the longest talk we have had. When it was over, got a slice of pizza, then toyed with the idea of going home---did not--instead went to Lansdowne Road, where I was warmly treated---had a beer, and then became hungry.Prices there are expensive---still did not want to go anywhere else, so chose the only item that was reasonable---a large guacamole plate. Very good, and had some fun watching the football and basketball game on their large and clear televisions---but still overspent by about $11.00. Left about 11:20, luckily a number 11 bus was coming through, just as i was leaving---so got home quickly afterwards. That was Saturday.
 Sunday---most of the day spent preparing for my "date" with my friend Jenni, the young woman I had met at Standings the Sunday before. An avowed Sea Hawk fan (she was raised in Seattle), our plan was to meet about 3:45. grab a place at the bar, and enjoy what I thought would be a close game between the Sea Hawks and the Rams. Well,it turns out Standings was packed, so Jenni and I had to stand by the door, and look up at the screen. At the same time, the Rams ravished the Sea Hawks--it was really no game at all. But Jenni and I talked constantly for about two hours---it was fun, but she is leaving for Seattle to live on Wednesday. Still, it was nice to hang with her---will return to Standings for other games, and friendly bartenders, Sam and Aaron.
  Stomach was bothering me, but I was hungry---stopped off at the old Greek diner on Broadway near 8th street for a fairly decent BLT. The cost, with tip---$11.50---where are we going with this? Then headed home, went to sleep early, but woke up around 12, had trouble returning to sleep---you know what that means, cityboy. Yeah, a tough night. But here I am, ready to go for the rest of the day--at least one session and then (hopefully) off to Bushwick for a party at Starr Bar with the Bushwick Starr group. Looking forward to it.
  One more thing. Yesterday I made a strong decision not to picket outside the apartment house of the Mayor's Deputy Commissioner on Housing. I usually support BAN on all their actions, but this one I could not---why? A little too close to home---perhaps I disagreed with targeting the woman, even though she represents an odious vision of housing for the future of the city. Well, hope to participate in other BAN events (maybe even one this evening) during the year, with all my passion. We will see.