Monthly Archives: February 2015

PRIVILEGE

When Sean Penn announced the best picture Oscar by saying, “Who gave this son-of-a-bitch his green card,” my instant reaction was one of revulsion. But of course, it had more to do with the things I have heard directed at … Continue reading

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NIKE AT THE BANK

A week ago today it was cold as hell, and I spent most of it outside. I picked up a nice gig from my friend Van doing a load-out at the Williamsburg Savings Bank on Broadway. It was also the … Continue reading

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FIFTY SHADES OF BROWN

I ride the Bx 6 bus a lot, being a freelance handyman. I go to the Home Depot at the Bronx Terminal market, just across the Harlem River. I get on the Bx 6 on Amsterdam and 155th Street; take … Continue reading

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OH HAPPY DAY

Happy Valentine’s Day to all of my friends, and to my lovely wife, Danusia. She sent me the picture of herself at the top; it was one of the first selfies she ever took with the iPhone I gave her … Continue reading

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STORMY MONDAY

Well, yesterday wasn’t too bad, as storms go. At least here in the city. I was off to my latest handyman adventure in the morning, and was a little worried about the weather. I’d gotten a call last week from … Continue reading

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ANTS ON A LOG

In the ‘80s my first wife and I lived on Houston Street off the corner of Clinton for five or so years. It was a very interesting time for the East Village, and one of the changes, or new things … Continue reading

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ALL CONTINGENCIES

I was going to call this post SNOW JOB because that’s what we got from the mayor and the governor last week. I lost a days pay because I couldn’t get downtown because the subways were closed. I remember once … Continue reading

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