lunch

Lovely time at lunch today with the (large) crowd assembled to discuss My Name is Asher Lev. Maybe I will do On the Road next time. Rest of afternoon spent vegging with Georges Simenon, who I figured was reasonably different from Potok. Now I have an overwhelming sense of freedom, and two days to pack Continue reading lunch

Picture

I like this picture… not sure why. Quite rhythmic. Wall artStencils on the wall outside Smash City Records on Newbury Street:… [Boston Common]

Manhattan a.m.

This is such a beautiful morning, y’all should be up and out and about. That’s what I am, especially since I couldn’t sleep much past 4 or 5 or so. The air here in Manhattan is clear (!) and sunny. Down west 46th street is a large parade wagon, with 4 bulls waiting aimlessly in Continue reading Manhattan a.m.

Erev Sukkot

Did nothing today but sit at the Cafe Beginah (Garden Cafe) with Mordechai and read read read. The sort of day I needed after yesterday’s travels. The sun was out, the temperature perfect, and the pomegranate and palm and other trees provided lovely shade. Tonight, Sukkot at Avraham’s. Film at 11.