Just had a tutoring session with an upcoming fifth grader. The best session I have had in a long while. Feeling very focused during this time. So different from what I experience some evenings and early mornings, before I hit the street. So what have we learned from this, cityboy? Well, just take it a little easy---you really are in a good place--despite the lack of structure that you have which sometimes gets you a little crazy. Oh, and chill with the money issues as well--yes, they exist, but ultimately you are handling it pretty well. A little less obsession might be very welcome. Let's try it.
No plans for the rest of the day---one of my favorite bartenders---he was manager at South fourth towards the end of its run---is supposed to be bartending tonight at Clem's, a non-tv bar in Williamsburg. Would like to check him out and say hello--also, it is possible that his presence will bring other South fourthers there as well. So, I guess the best time to be there would be about 9. So what happens before that? Good question, an important baseball game is being broadcast on TV around 7, so have to find a place to watch that (and not drink) before heading to Clem's Is that possible? Well we will see. Still a few other bars that I would like to check out for their ambiance and clientele before the school year begins, but who knows if I will have the time to get there. Sonny's in Red Hook, was always on my list, but the effort to get to Red Hook and then back, requires a lot of work. Maybe next week.
Last night: Went to the Ice Factory's production of Raw Pasta, a really good play by (don't have the playwright's name here) which my friend Zack was in. Glad I went, it is a very inventive place that was beautifully acted by six actors and really well conceived and directed. The depth of performance was all the more amazing in that this was only the actors third performance. Yet the acting was very relaxed, character oriented and self assured. Said hello to Zack afterwards, but could not hang out with him as his family was there.
The play began at 7, so I was out on the street before 9. Like a good boy, I should have just returned home with maybe some small portion of food, but it was Friday night, and I did not want to return to the apartment just yet. The usual restlessness. Looked for a bar where I could watch both New York team baseball games, wandered north on Hudson Street, then 8th but could not find any. Finally got to 14th and 7th, moved north again, skipped what looked like a very interesting bar on 7th right before 15th street (and they did have one game on) and finally headed to the one bar that I knew and felt comfortable in the area--Jake's Saloon, slightly west of 7th on 23rd. I have been there several times before and knew what to expect---also, they are always showing the games on TV. I was not disappointed---the bar was moderately filled---I found a seat , and nursing a very cold and tasty bud light, watched the Yankee and the Met games for the next 45 minutes or so. No conversations but at least gave me a sense of involvement which I really needed. Finally finished, paid my bill ($9.00 with the tip---the beer does not come cheap, but they do let you stay as long as you like) and returned home.
That is all for now---still "feeling groovy", for want of a better description, will report soon.
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