Monthly Archives: February 2015

PRIVILEGE

Posted on February 24, 2015 by xaviertrevino

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

Posted on February 22, 2015 by xaviertrevino

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

Posted on February 17, 2015 by xaviertrevino

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

Posted on February 14, 2015 by xaviertrevino

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

Posted on February 10, 2015 by xaviertrevino

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

Posted on February 8, 2015 by xaviertrevino

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

Posted on February 3, 2015 by xaviertrevino

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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