After staying strict and clean for the weeks leading up to the combative festivities, I headed out on Saturday night with some friends, stayed out very late in myriad LES bars and lounges. wasted. I had a great time. I … Continue reading
8/9/12 This morning I had to lead a three hour seminar on how to balance the teaching and research aspects of full-time, late-program graduate work. I had 20 nearly finished doctoral students from a variety of programs who will be … Continue reading
Friends, sorry for the delay on the video I promised. It’s here, it’s waiting. But it’s not ready yet. I have another three hour seminar for tomorrow morning that I have to lead. This one is more presentation style, rather … Continue reading
Yesterday was good. My seminar went well, I think, and the afternoon was full. I ended up at Pier 11 headed back to Ikea for something at around 5pm and I shot a video that says it all, about so … Continue reading
I traveled with a friend to Ikea via ferry from Pier 11 near Wall St. The day was uncomfortably hot so being on the water was a nice escape. The “summer of concerning heat” continues now in early August. I’ve … Continue reading
Do you go through people like books, or is that different? The park was full last night. I walked over and up to it with a friend to hit pads for a while. The pickup basketball games were intense. Some … Continue reading
I was born angry and the initial supply has never run out. It’s good I have enough because it keeps me alive. If I wasn’t angry, I’d have only curiosity left and I don’t know if that’d be enough, day after … Continue reading
I see you laughing so hard that your arms go limp at your sides. Your mouth opens so wide in my direction That your eyes shut, And your happiness fills My entire dream.
IS what it took this time. All that preparation for such a little burst of proficiency. But there’s a reason for it. If you don’t go head-to-head, how do you know what you know, and especially compared to what you … Continue reading
Sometimes when I walk down the street I pretend to be someone else. Someone with a completely different life. I walk the way that imagined person would walk. If for any reason I have to say anything, like maybe an … Continue reading
