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vignettes of the night XVIII: cocktails and coffee shops and mayors, oh my!
I’m never getting drunk again. Its so rare that I do, and while I’ve always had a perplexingly high tolerance for it, alcohol doesn’t agree with my constitution (the reason I think my mother never drank, though I did plenty for many years in my youth). Those who enjoy drinking have the benefit of doing […]
its up to you new york, new york
(I heard from a few people they were unable to leave comments…I don’t know what the problem is, so sorry! I miss having an intern for these sorts of technical issues so if anyone is interested, let me know – if you can!) When the stock market crashed in 2008, I remember talking to friends […]
vignettes of the nite XVII: happy halloween from balmy-misty nyc
Its time for Halloween pie and a scary movie, a new tradition I made up at Trader Joe’s tonite:) Shot these pics on my way to and from, a little after-parade action. I SO ENJOYED seeing the little ones on the avenue earlier today though only got one shot (the last). Always a lot of […]
its all about lou tonite (categories don’t suit me)
Creme magazine, March 1975, Lester Bangs goes nuts on Reed I didn’t know Lou Reed personally, I imagine few really did. Of course, because of his tangential relationship to the art world via the uber-brilliant Laurie Anderson, his wife, I know people who did. Or who thought they did, wanted believe they did, because they […]
vignettes of the night XVI: gratuity
I just got a massage from this little Chinese parlor around the corner. Never exactly subtle but it helps get the gunk out of my shoulders and so I go periodically. Usually its pleasant enough, if bare bones, and the price is good. $38. for 45 minutes. Anyway, I go to pay and of course […]