Monday morning---instead of going for early morning (cheap) coffee, remained in the apartment. Summoned up google maps from Baltimore, specifically a section called Mount Washington-a well off neighborhood, that seems to be insulated from much of the poverty Baltimore experiences. Actually closer to Roland Park then I realized, but its western border is close to a high crime neighborhood. How do the denizens of the neighborhood deal with that---or do they..? Memories of my four years at Hopkins go deep--would love to spend a few days in that city---talking to people who live there--hanging out in neighborhood bars, etc. Not sure if it possible in my current health (and economic) state.
Speaking of visiting Baltimore, I would love to go to alumni weekend at Hopkins, coming up in almost 2 months--kind of early, but what can you do. No planned events, simply hang out on the campus while events are going on and talking to people. Sounds like fun---but can I handle the cost because if I do this, I must have a place to sleep near the campus--and the two hotels that I know of there are very expensive that weekend. Other issues--health and tutoring scheduling---still toying with the idea, but no real committment to plans yet,
Yesterday some warmth in the city-allowed me to travel to Brooklyn---destination the Brooklyn Heights library---like that place--turned out to be fruitful---found two books that my really involve me--a biography of Al Jolson and Invisible--a novel by Paul Auster--I really love that book---started reading it---my third time--I remain completely involved. Also watched a bit of football at Fulton bar and grill, then got coffee at Center for Fiction where I did my reading. Now definitely the oldest person in that reading room-----but it doesn't really matter--the place stimulates me. Must return soon---no movie of extending voyage after that but returned to Manhattan and finished the day there.
that is all-should report soon.
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