a quiet day...

that is, no work at Friends. Is just as well--really tired from yesterday's coverage (one extra) and a session at 145 street. Body need a rest. bit mind is very restless. Will return to Friends tomorrow and Thursday, at least, and possibly Friday. So how will I spend my "free" night tonight? Not sure, had wanted to check out Mefistofole at the Met, but not sure if I will have the stamina. Also, have not been to la Flaca in a while---might be a good evening to hang out there---I like the bartender Sam, there is an interesting Knick game that I could watch (without much distraction)  and my friend Bob, the owner might be in----it would be nice to check in with him personally---one of the bartenders hinted that there might be some problems with his landlord---they were supposed to be solved permanently about a year ago---anyway, I would like to find out. So that is another possibility.
  Saturday night---finally got out to Brooklyn, and boy, am I happy that I did. Went to the Bushwick Starr to see the piece Flaco, my friend directed. It is called The Last Hipster in Brooklyn a performance piece by a guy named Nick Flynn. Just being in "the Starr" waiting for the play to begin made me feel happy. The piece itself was very vibrant---about a white newcomer to Brooklyn who arrived about ten years ago---how integrates himself into the black and white society around him. Some great statements about the pain caused by gentrification. On the whole, a really good presentation, afterwards, I had a nice talk with Flynn's mom, who was visiting from Seattle. We talked about the aggressive approach of Amazon---the disenfranchisement many of us are feeling, etc.
  Being at the Starr really energizes me---will definitely make plans to go to this coming Saturday night's project there, a variety show with past participants in the theater. Lots of people there I will know---should be a lot of fun---should make a reservation now!
  Sunday, well, the L was running (what a difference that makes!) and so I had an easy time of it getting to Cobra for coffee and football (cobra is about a block and a half away from the Starr). No stomach problems this time---all was mellow in the stomach---the memories of the craziness of the Sunday before, disappeared. Would like to return there this Sunday---also might want to see a play that begins at 5 in Manhattan--can I do it? We will see The rest of Sunday was quiet, as I knew I would be at Friends the next day, and wanted to take it easy in the evening.
  That is where cityboy stands at this moment---a little annoyed at all the e-mails I am getting for "giving Tuesday" a bit much. Anyway, will report soon.