he's back!

after two unplanned days where he subbed, and two planned, and a very long Saturday. Lots of reports, where to begin.
Well, yesterday, after a little "trauma" in the morning (had to visit an urgent care center---came out all right) went to see Between the Lines, the restoration of the movie made in 77 about the young staff members of an indy newspaper in Boston. A beautiful movie, I saw it twice in 77, when it came out to luke warm reviews. Liked it very much then, but reconsidering it yesterday, I realize it is truly a beautiful movie. John Heard, the late John Heard, gives a really remarkable performance as Harry Lucas, the hard driving reporter whose life seems to be changing at the time of the movie. He has great chemistry with Lindsay Crouse, who plays his sometime girl friend. The moment when she decides to jump into bed with him: Priceless! Full of life. Really glad I talked myself into going; just wish that I could tell more people whom I know to go to see it.
Another movie from the week: Part 1 of the Russian adaptation of War and Peace. Also very unique: grand, stately---it allowed me to use all the knowledge of the novel  that I gained from Natasha and Pierre as the characters were introduced. Felt very completed after seeing it---not in terrible need to watch the rest---I can do it any time. Still, in terms of focus and cinematography---a great movie.
  Saturday night previously---went to see Bonnie's Last Flight, a charming comedy by my friend
Eliza really well done---great comic acting all around. The play is a little slight, but, I must admit, the laughs come "fast and furiously". Actually that is the last play that I have seen---nine days ago, quite a long stretch of not seeing a play for cityboy.
 In addition, a lot of work. A session (two on Tuesday) after the time at Friends, and three sessions on Saturday. Not much to do in the evenings but get home and collapse. That is why getting out yesterday was so important to me. After the movie, went to La Flaca and watched some of the Knick game and some of the Academy Awards. Not the greatest, but kept me busy.
 And now the stomach problems. They continue---Saturday evening it seemed like they were neverending--like the digestive tract between my mouth and my anal muscles had simply disappeared. That is why I went to the urgent care center Sunday morning---I really believed there was something beyond just discomfort. Turned out it was just another discussion about the need for me to take a colonoscopy (I am wrestling with it) but they ask me to give them a bowel sample, which I did. Did not feel great in the stomach most of yesterday, but today I woke up feeling very strong---no stomach discomfort at all---so we will see if it continues into the rest of the day. Still the same problem with the bowels though, and that should be looked at. Will go to the Ryan center later today; maybe make an appointment with the internist who could set up the procedure.
 Difficult choice today---a Friends basketball game at Fieldston or the BAN meeting. Could do both, but it is a very cold day, and Fieldston is located a good walk from the nearest bus stop. We will see.
 Anyway, will report tomorrow.