Disappointed....

 Just found out via an e mail, that there will be a gathering in Prospect Park for people interested in the Mayoral race coming up. Would love to go--but my body is very tired. Chemo infusion five days ago--effects are still going on. Can I get up the energy to go there? As of now, "no". But it lasts until 6; maybe I can make it---I would love to discuss city issues especially those around the upcoming Mayoral race---but perhaps not today. But if not today...when?

Memorial day, the beginning of the summer. Still remember the acookouts at South Fourth, every year, and those were followed by cookouts on the 4th of July and finally Labor Day. The whole story of the summer, packed between three cook outs. No longer, since South 4th ceased to exist in 2018. 

Went to Williamsburg on Saturday to see a play at the Brick, written by a friend of mine. The play is full of ideas---but a lot of clashing of styuuldles. Can't really say more. But it was over around 4---I could not get myself simply to return to Manhattan. Felt a tremendous need to walk around---explore the surroundings, where--pre pandemic---I had spent so much time. And so I did.  Took a bus from Metropolitan to Broadway and Lorimer---then walked west, all the way to the river. Thought I might see some of my old friends on the way, but it did not happen. Still, had to see everything--traveled all the blocks by foot---what can you say;;? Still even more luxury building and restaurants. Very tired when it was over, but glad I did it. Yesterday, ttotally exhausted. Stayed around the building. 

Reading tThe Rules of Attraction by Brent Easton Ellis. Really absorbed---first read it about 37 (really that long) years ago. When I saw it in the library where I tutor, I knew that it would get me through the weekend, and it has---kind of fascinated by its style. Anything else? Not at the moment.

So I will spend the rest of the afternoon, trying to figure out if I have the energy to go to Prospect Park to interact with those talking about the Mayoral race. Will I make it? Based on how my body is behaving at this moment, probably not...but might give it a try.....