so two days later.....

the good, the bad, the interesting.....where to begin. Well, first of all, had a strong session with one of the students--that makes me feel productive. But won't have another one until next week---lots of days in need of structure spread out before me. Where to go? Yesterday, dealt with all this by taking the subway around 8:50 into Brooklyn--stopped first at the Gotham center for some ice coffe---my go to place-then walked from the center to the main library---a fairly easy walk for me though it took some tole later---and spent some time there and next door at the museum. Still enjoyed being in Brooklyn, but had to return around 2 o,clock.
  Rest of the day was tired, but finally got enough energy up to travel to the Dive Bar on 106th and Amsterdam, have a beer and watch the Mets---nothing special, but did spend a decent hour and a half out of the house, which I needed. Too tired to trek down to La Flaca or any part of Brooklyn.
  Thursday evening at La Flaca watched some of the debates--left with about an hour to go--everything seemed repetitive---then walked north on Clinton, checking out the many restaurants between Delancey and Houston, some watching the debates, some not. Always amazed recently at how many luxury high rises have been built in the area--watching the "destruction" of the lower east side. Could not have imagined that happening 20, or even 10 years ago, or the proliferation of upscale restaurants that are part of that area. But the walk was good--needed to do it before I returned home.
  Two depressing things---one, an article in the op ed portion of the Times, about how the new machines that line our streets record information about us---something must be done about that--and a good e mail that in blatant terms, discusses the city's (under the mayor) vision of housing and how it is so slanted in favor of the wealthy and real estate people. Why must we live under these conditions, with this class of people constantly gaining favor.
  This afternoon there is a march against violence in bed-stuy, will I go? Not sure---but must make my mind up soon---also plans for Baltimore in two weeks finalized now--fairly reasonable rates for travel and staying in the city.
 That is all for now---lots of contrasts to deal with---will report soon.