trip to Baltimore---only trip we are taking so far this summer. Somewhat anxious---now have found out that my friends Robin has been readmitted to Hopkins Hospital, so will visit her sometime on Sunday, probably, that leaves tomorrow free for me---gives me a chance to go to ball game---wonder if it will be very crowded, well, I don't mind standing.
Today, nice tutoring session with Miguel, except lots of spillage of gas from trucks moving down Broadway, gets me very anxious.
Yesterday evening, opted to visit South Fourth, not my greatest moment, not a lot of great contact, though i did get invited to a book opening in Greenpoint next Thursday. Don't get to Greenpoint that often, this could
be a nice break through. That's really all....
Two weeks to the Fringe....
Friday, July 26, 2013
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
annoyed.....
by "snarky" comment made on I Love Franklin Ave blog, after my comment, though I in no way know it
alludes to that. Otherwise a pretty good day, or week, though because no tutoring, some slow spots.
Last night, went to see Howard Barker's The Castle, directed by my old friend, Richard Romagnlola.
Very strong work---particularly impressed by the woman who played Skinner, an understudy, yet she was totally committed to and believable in the role.I like Barker's writing, at least in this play, it takes risks, tough, acerbic---afterwards said Hi to Jennifer---always good to see her, we rode back together on the subway, asked her about her nephew, who was at Friends for two years---apparently he is doing very well, and about Lynne, whom I knew when I read plays for American Playhouse. Invigorating conversation.
Monday, somewhat tired, spent the evening watching baseball at Lansdown Falls; I like that place, the wait staff very courteous. Surprised no one mentioned the performance last night at Potomac--was sure that someone would talk about Jan Maxwell's absence.
Today, first day there seems to be a really nice breeze in the air---may see Loves' labors Lost tonight, other options, going to La Flaca and watching the improving New York Mets, or heading to South Fourth and hanging with that group. Three days to Baltimore trip.
alludes to that. Otherwise a pretty good day, or week, though because no tutoring, some slow spots.
Last night, went to see Howard Barker's The Castle, directed by my old friend, Richard Romagnlola.
Very strong work---particularly impressed by the woman who played Skinner, an understudy, yet she was totally committed to and believable in the role.I like Barker's writing, at least in this play, it takes risks, tough, acerbic---afterwards said Hi to Jennifer---always good to see her, we rode back together on the subway, asked her about her nephew, who was at Friends for two years---apparently he is doing very well, and about Lynne, whom I knew when I read plays for American Playhouse. Invigorating conversation.
Monday, somewhat tired, spent the evening watching baseball at Lansdown Falls; I like that place, the wait staff very courteous. Surprised no one mentioned the performance last night at Potomac--was sure that someone would talk about Jan Maxwell's absence.
Today, first day there seems to be a really nice breeze in the air---may see Loves' labors Lost tonight, other options, going to La Flaca and watching the improving New York Mets, or heading to South Fourth and hanging with that group. Three days to Baltimore trip.
Monday, July 22, 2013
this morning
felt played out...as of I had absorbed as much as I could. But why....? had basically good days yesterday and Saturday.
Saturday---Pirates of Finance turned out to be better than I expected. The writer used a lot of Sullivan's music from the more obscure operettas---Ruddygore, Princess Ida, The Sorcerer, and used them very inventively. Was suspicious when I read in his biography that he manages a real estate something, or real estate for some large firm. After Act I I spoke to him and complimented him---looks rather waspy, professorial, very different from my image of myself. Thought about asking him about where he discovered
his passion for G and S. Wondered if he learned it as a child, as I did. Seems so different from me, wanted to explore the differences. Yet afterwards, bumped into him again, told him I liked it, but decided not to
build a conversation.
Sunday, went to see the East, wanted to do something different than just hang out with Olivia and friends
at South fourth. Found the East to be fascinating, beautiful photography, the story held me, The question it asks: Where does idealism merge with changing the system via violence? Beautifully told story.
Afterwards, wandered around the Lower East side, then to Standings to watch baseball, finally to South Fourth to interact with "the gang". Talked with John, kind of a bloviator, but I think he has a good heart underneath, then stayed and watched baseball, left feeling incredibly tired.
Slept until 4. Then up with a kind of urgency---could not sleep, then very tired around 7:30.
Things seem to be improved now
Tonight, oh many possibilities, waiting to hear from Hannah about trivia, if she says yes I will join she and the others at Reservoir. otherwise, maybe a reading at Bushwick Starr, or Merchant of Venice at Gallery, can get if for free, wish the NYMf was more financially accessible, but city boy, you know we have to be carefull about those things.
Saturday---Pirates of Finance turned out to be better than I expected. The writer used a lot of Sullivan's music from the more obscure operettas---Ruddygore, Princess Ida, The Sorcerer, and used them very inventively. Was suspicious when I read in his biography that he manages a real estate something, or real estate for some large firm. After Act I I spoke to him and complimented him---looks rather waspy, professorial, very different from my image of myself. Thought about asking him about where he discovered
his passion for G and S. Wondered if he learned it as a child, as I did. Seems so different from me, wanted to explore the differences. Yet afterwards, bumped into him again, told him I liked it, but decided not to
build a conversation.
Sunday, went to see the East, wanted to do something different than just hang out with Olivia and friends
at South fourth. Found the East to be fascinating, beautiful photography, the story held me, The question it asks: Where does idealism merge with changing the system via violence? Beautifully told story.
Afterwards, wandered around the Lower East side, then to Standings to watch baseball, finally to South Fourth to interact with "the gang". Talked with John, kind of a bloviator, but I think he has a good heart underneath, then stayed and watched baseball, left feeling incredibly tired.
Slept until 4. Then up with a kind of urgency---could not sleep, then very tired around 7:30.
Things seem to be improved now
Tonight, oh many possibilities, waiting to hear from Hannah about trivia, if she says yes I will join she and the others at Reservoir. otherwise, maybe a reading at Bushwick Starr, or Merchant of Venice at Gallery, can get if for free, wish the NYMf was more financially accessible, but city boy, you know we have to be carefull about those things.
Saturday, July 20, 2013
saturday morning...
and have already spent an hour tutoring Miguel in math. A nice kid, I like him a lot, but he seems to be turning off on his skills. Doesn't have the desire to hold on to any facts. Problematic. I don't know how he ha
passed math the last two years; his academic problems according to the school, seem to be in English.
Now rest of the day ahead---god it is hot! Not sure what plan will be until around 8 when I go to see the Pirates of Finance at NYMF. Not expecting much---maybe just to bask in Sullivan's music.
Yesterday, afternoon t the Met---good idea, very cool, not overly crowded, some good pictorial exhibits, maybe I will even return there today to stay cool---I am sure I could find a place to read a book
Or maybe a movie, should check out on or the other.
Went to sleep when I returned, slept for what seemed like a long while, woke up feeling stiff, but ultimately
no problem. Went to La Flaca, enjoyed watching baseball and talking with Bobby and Andrew. Left around 10, after what seemed like a successful evening.
Tomorrow, may go to the Thunder game....the cyclones...? I doubt it. Sad about not getting in some extra baseball exposure, but just a lot of things are happening. Anyway, onto the next moment.....
passed math the last two years; his academic problems according to the school, seem to be in English.
Now rest of the day ahead---god it is hot! Not sure what plan will be until around 8 when I go to see the Pirates of Finance at NYMF. Not expecting much---maybe just to bask in Sullivan's music.
Yesterday, afternoon t the Met---good idea, very cool, not overly crowded, some good pictorial exhibits, maybe I will even return there today to stay cool---I am sure I could find a place to read a book
Or maybe a movie, should check out on or the other.
Went to sleep when I returned, slept for what seemed like a long while, woke up feeling stiff, but ultimately
no problem. Went to La Flaca, enjoyed watching baseball and talking with Bobby and Andrew. Left around 10, after what seemed like a successful evening.
Tomorrow, may go to the Thunder game....the cyclones...? I doubt it. Sad about not getting in some extra baseball exposure, but just a lot of things are happening. Anyway, onto the next moment.....
Friday, July 19, 2013
Friday...totally open....
but for what...actually slept well last night, nervous because chicken tenders that I had at Bark kind of overwhelmed my stomach (not the greatest choice to make in the first place), but woke up in pretty good shape. Mind overwhelmed by possibilities. Lay in bed, trying to conceive what it means to be approaching
70. Also, fifty years from my senior year at Hopkins, the year that defined me (or my needs) through most of my adult life. Just heard that a friend from that time has a serious illness---another friend whom I mentored (he was a freshman; I was a senior) has passed away. Strange, it is impossible to think of him as anything but an eighteen year old. Last night, the debate, found myself annoyed at answers, also questions, then went to Frank's Lounge on Fulton---filled with people, apparently Lucas hosts an activist get together once a month and this was it. Nice conversation wiht Jodene, afterwards, was hungry, did not want to go to Mullane's;
not interested in just pizza, ended up by my own volition at Bark. Strange place, not too crowded, but not very interesting and not much of a contact place. But inexpensive, which I suppose was the main reason I chose it. Wonder if I wasn't too tired, if I could just walk down fifth avenue through the slope, is that it for
you cityboy...life just a series of endless walks? Well not today, a little too hot for walks, plan is to go to the Met this afternoon, see some of the photo exhibits and keep cool...this evening....endless possibilities, but will probably end up at La Flaca, have not checked in with Bobby for a while. Tomorrow, at least one performance, but maybe more...let it happen....
70. Also, fifty years from my senior year at Hopkins, the year that defined me (or my needs) through most of my adult life. Just heard that a friend from that time has a serious illness---another friend whom I mentored (he was a freshman; I was a senior) has passed away. Strange, it is impossible to think of him as anything but an eighteen year old. Last night, the debate, found myself annoyed at answers, also questions, then went to Frank's Lounge on Fulton---filled with people, apparently Lucas hosts an activist get together once a month and this was it. Nice conversation wiht Jodene, afterwards, was hungry, did not want to go to Mullane's;
not interested in just pizza, ended up by my own volition at Bark. Strange place, not too crowded, but not very interesting and not much of a contact place. But inexpensive, which I suppose was the main reason I chose it. Wonder if I wasn't too tired, if I could just walk down fifth avenue through the slope, is that it for
you cityboy...life just a series of endless walks? Well not today, a little too hot for walks, plan is to go to the Met this afternoon, see some of the photo exhibits and keep cool...this evening....endless possibilities, but will probably end up at La Flaca, have not checked in with Bobby for a while. Tomorrow, at least one performance, but maybe more...let it happen....
Thursday, July 18, 2013
apartment being cleaned....
as I write. Also very hot today, perhaps even more oppressive than yesterday. Today, candidates forum in Brooklyn, then maybe hang out with Lucas, or South Fourth, or.......Yesterday, good session with Michaela, inexplicably felt tired after that...nothing planned, slept for a while, then got up late, took train to 42nd Steet, somehow got the idea that something would be happening at Pershing Center; it wasn't! Had a sprite, place
pretty empty except for people exiting the one musical left on the days program. Walked over to tenth avenue, did not go into Lansdowne Falls, finally waited for 11 bus to come and went home---legs tired, but again a decent amount of trouble sleeping......the heat was probably responsible for some of that. Try to stay out late today...keep the energy going. Finalized plans for Baltimore yesterday, glad that that is in place. Also, may have picked up another tutoree, which is also good. Looked at schedule for Fringe, my venue has mostly three performances per night---pretty good. Let's see what happens.
pretty empty except for people exiting the one musical left on the days program. Walked over to tenth avenue, did not go into Lansdowne Falls, finally waited for 11 bus to come and went home---legs tired, but again a decent amount of trouble sleeping......the heat was probably responsible for some of that. Try to stay out late today...keep the energy going. Finalized plans for Baltimore yesterday, glad that that is in place. Also, may have picked up another tutoree, which is also good. Looked at schedule for Fringe, my venue has mostly three performances per night---pretty good. Let's see what happens.
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
cityboy is....
very hot, no tutoring today until 4-----just found out apartment will be cleaned tomorrow, not a moment too soon, but it means taking out more money---just finalized baltimore trip in week and a half. Hope waiting until 7:30 for a bus on Sunday won't be too difficult. Also some more tutoring is possible.
Last night: went to Latin Beat movie---called The Future---very interesting, kept my interest, glad I went, afterwards, started to head for Lansdown Falls, on tenth avenue, but found myself a little too tired, found a great pizza place on 50th and ninth and had a slice, wandered back down ninth avenue. Ran into friend Rusty
who now works box office at O'Neill theater---Book of Mormon, he is (ofcourse) very busy, told me that he was unable to procure standing room at the theater, so that is out (but what is in?) returned home fairly tired and slept pretty well for me..
Today, after tutoring, not sure, of course many options, might be happier just hanging out at South Fourth, as there is no baseball available. Stop off maybe at one of the other bars that I don't usually frequent. We will see.
Last night: went to Latin Beat movie---called The Future---very interesting, kept my interest, glad I went, afterwards, started to head for Lansdown Falls, on tenth avenue, but found myself a little too tired, found a great pizza place on 50th and ninth and had a slice, wandered back down ninth avenue. Ran into friend Rusty
who now works box office at O'Neill theater---Book of Mormon, he is (ofcourse) very busy, told me that he was unable to procure standing room at the theater, so that is out (but what is in?) returned home fairly tired and slept pretty well for me..
Today, after tutoring, not sure, of course many options, might be happier just hanging out at South Fourth, as there is no baseball available. Stop off maybe at one of the other bars that I don't usually frequent. We will see.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)