Sincere apologies to all on delay ... this gal has been busy with work and becoming [quite content] abit more involved in politics and volunteering. I finally finished reading the whole "Forsyte Saga" by John Galsworthy and its damn good. After watching the "Masterpiece Theater" series via PBS a few months ago, I knew I had to read the book. Glad I did and I highly recommend it to all. While going through the "Forsyte Saga" ... I endeavored to keep up-to-date on my weekly subscription to THE NATION ... plus listen to WBAI and Air America. After completing Mr Galsworthy's book I'll take up Ms Tuchman's book on WW1 [1/2 way] and then get back to that bio on Teddy Roosevelt. But then after seeing "Bill Moyers NOW" program Friday night [excellent, as always] ... I'd very much like to purchase and read John Dean's new book called "Worse Than Watergate".
As John Cleese used to say on the "Monty Python's Flying Circus" TV series . . . . . . . "And now for something completely different". [THE LARCH]
Back on Wednesday, March 31st, was the Second Exploratory Committee Meeting for Rob Jereski's CD 14th Congressional campaign held in Tudor City Place. Not as many people as last time, but it was still a productive inspiring meeting. Those that attended [along with myself] were ... Harry, Michael, Barry, Aditi, Ahmad, Ed, Jesse and of course Rob. I was abit late for the meeting as I had to run home first from work to attend some errands, so I missed the Agenda Review. [Later that evening, after returning home from meeting, I listened to new Liberal radio station AIR AMERICA until 11:30pm. Loved it!] Okay, back to the meeting at Rob's. We all discussed what we'd done for the campaign over the past week. Highlights of which were by Michael [endorsers], Rob [bank acct, lawyers, etc] and Ed [expenditure & district 14 stats]. As to that latter bit ... Congressional District 14 has over 66% white, 11% Asian and around 5% African-American, plus the income varies from 57K to 150K. Rob's campaign is in need of a Campaign Manager, so if you live in NYC and read this and want to become involved, please write to Rob at: mutualaid@earthlink.net. [Or if you know someone who'd be interested, please contact Rob.] Other areas of discussion was campaign management, administration, materials, outreach, fundraising [ie: event planning], endorsements, upcoming events and future meetings. Most likely future meetings will be held outside of Rob's home and nothing is concrete yet. Stay tuned on that. Evening ended close to 9pm, as a few of them wanted to go tap into a Dean Meetup downtown and spread the word.
[Kucinich & Jereski at Peace Rally on March 20, 2004]
The Exploratory Committee [congressional district 14] for Rob Jereski is a thoughtful pro-peace, pro-civil liberties and pro-fair trade progressive campaign (among other issues) and against a pro-Iraq war, pro-Patriot Act, and pro-free trade Congresswoman.
The following evening [April 1st] ... after a really good one-hour session with Personal Trainer at the gym. I headed down to Carroll Gardens in Brooklyn for the Kucinich Meetup at Village 247 restaurant/bar on Smith Street. [About 5 blocks south of Carroll Street "F" train stop.] Its a really cool joint and Paul mentioned he had dinner there before meetup. Said the food and service were pretty decent. Due to my session at gym and a slight mess-up with trains, I arrived about 20 minutes late. Even tho the turnout was small [ie: Paul, Bill, Ellen, Linda, Seth, myself & a new chap] we had a enthusiastic, productive and inspiring meetup. Many ideas were generated that will be brought to attention of our fellow Kucitizens for upcoming April 19th general meeting. Paul hosted the meetup [he did a fine job] until he left at 9pm. He also brought to our attention the Democratic congressional campaign of Frank Borbora in Brooklyn and I also pitched Rob's Progressive campaign. Both were received with enthusiasm. Much discussion on world and political topics ... plus reflections on 9/11 ... as well as our long term commitment to Dennis Kucinich. It was great discussing and/or listening to my fellow Kucitizens, when before I knew it, it was 10pm. Whoa! Came home and listened to AIR AMERICA on the radio before going to bed around midnight.
Several days ago, my good friends Josee and Michelle told me about a photography exhibit opening up here in NYC at a place called "The PowerHouse Gallery" down in the Greenwich Village/Tribeca area. The photographer is Charles Peterson and he has a new book out called "Touch Me I'm Sick". Its photographs of the famous Seattle Grunge scene, which took place from late 1980s to mid 1990s. Two well-known bands from that era are Nirvana and my beloved Pearl Jam. I checked out the exhibit yesterday afternoon down at the gallery on Charlton Street. [Take 1 or 9 train to Houston Street stop & walk 2 blocks south.] Only 25 photos on display, but they were really wicked B&W shots and many of them of the late Kurt Cobain. Damn, its been 10 years since he took his own life [April 5, 1994]. Anyhow, the PowerHouse Gallery shows new exhibits all the time and this current one is on display until May 1st. Definitely check it out, then walk east on Charlton Street [which becomes Prince Street] into the heart of SoHo. Awesome funky area and full of people, shops, galleries, street vendors, cafes, etc.
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