a new day....

and a happy one. Glad to report that physically my body feels very loose and active. Of course, the "bad" bowel movements still exist, but my body feels lithe and energetic. Why? Who can tell. Maybe because I actually have a structure for tonight---going to Dixon Place with a friend. Otherwise not sure. I did get out last night---not exactly the way i had imagined it, but nevertheless did not return home to the apartment at 6:30 or thereabouts to stay. After my session (with an incredible 6 year old) that was very life affirming---I walked to the A train at 145th with the goal of taking it to the M and then the M into Williamsburg. Well, it did not happen. Why? Hungry, felt a need for some food as soon as possible---a better plan would be to visit Lansdowne Road and my friend waittress-bartender Mel, and eat one of their excellent salads and watch the Yankee Met baseball game. That is what I did--had not seen Mel in a long time; she was glad to see me and we compared notes---then had my salad and watched the first three innings of the game as well as the Ranger-Red Sox game (have to check that score). Could have stayed longer but I was getting tired, so I said my goodbyes, paid my check and wandered over to the food courts on 11th avenue (11th avenue, you are kidding!) between 44th and 45th. Had some delicious ice cream and watched Jason Vargas deal with some frustrating fielding by the Mets on their television. First ice cream in a long time, because of my stomach conflicts, but I think it digested adequately. Then home on the bus, and a fairly easy evening.
 Am reading American Summer by Kotlowitz, which explores the horror of South Side Chicago in many chapters. It is a great book, but the stories are so telling and moving, I have to find another book to counter the rage and sadness that it provokes in me, But I look forward to reading it.
  So that is it--feeling good at the library on Amsterdam and 82nd street---hope that I get some extended time, will report soon.