I was Chillin at the Annual ITS
Conf during the day [Sept 26th]
and at the Neko Case gig that
Evening at RCMH
Saturday, September 28, 2013
IN
THE NEWS
NSA Spied on MLK, US Senators and Other
Vietnam War Critics, Documents Show
http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2013/09/26-2
http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2013/09/26-2
Crisis at Fukushima Continues to Spiral
With Hole in Radiation Barrier
http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2013/09/26-1
http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2013/09/26-1
Look Around, Workers Are Pissed
http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2013/09/26
http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2013/09/26
Reading Obama’s Iran Speech
Phyllis Bennis, Common Dreams
Noam
Chomsky: “The Foundations of Liberty Are Ripped to Shreds”
Steven
Garbas / Noam Chomsky, Satellite Magazine
Seymour
Hersh: Story About Killing Osama Bin Laden is One Big Lie
Lisa
O’Carroll, The Guardian
Krugman:
Plutocrats Have Become Sociopaths with Their Persecution Complexes
Jodie
Gummow, AlterNet
U.S.
Wealth is Now the Most Concentrated at the Top Since 1916
Eric
Zuesse, AlterNet
Jeremy Scahill: Obama Is an Enforcer of
Empire
Amy Goodman / Nermeen Shaikh, Democracy
Now
Is
the Natural Gas Industry to Blame for the Toxic Sinkhole Devouring a Town in
Louisiana?
Rod
Bastanmehr, AlterNet
Krugman:
Rich are Waging “Pure Class Warfare”
Elias
Isquith, Salon
The
Nobel Prize winning New York Times columnist argues the rich are even more
selfish than you thought.
Taibbi’s
Latest Expose: How Teachers, Cops and Firemen are Getting Their Pensions
Fleeced at Lightning Speed
Amy
Goodman / Matt Taibbi, Democracy Now
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Sunday – October 20th - 6-9pm
Pathmakers to Peace - Awards Reception
at the Brooklyn
Historical Society - 128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn
Heights
2013 Pathmakers to Peace Honorees:
- Lynn Nottage, Pulitzer Prize winning playwright (“Ruined”)
- Dr. Ahmad Jaber, Arab American Association
of NY
- Rabbi Ellen Lippmann, Kolot Chayeinu and Children of
Abraham Peace Walk
- Nancy Romer, Brooklyn Food Coalition and Brooklyn College Community
Partnership
- FUREE (Families United for Racial and Economic
Equality)
Tickets on sale now!
http://www.brooklynpeace.org/brooklynforpeace/committees/fundraising/pathmakers-to-peace-entry.html for info on tickets, tables, sponsorships, and ads in the program journal.
http://www.brooklynpeace.org/brooklynforpeace/committees/fundraising/pathmakers-to-peace-entry.html for info on tickets, tables, sponsorships, and ads in the program journal.
Reading of “Extreme Weather” a new play by Karen Malpede
DATE:
Monday, Sept 23rd
WHEN: 7:15pm wine reception – 7:45-9pm live reading
and discussion
WHERE: Columbia University, Schermerhorn Auditorium, Room 501 [enter building, walk up one flight of stairs and auditorium is directly in front of you]
WHERE: Columbia University, Schermerhorn Auditorium, Room 501 [enter building, walk up one flight of stairs and auditorium is directly in front of you]
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
FRIDAY SEPT 20, 7
pm:
Trans-Pacific Partnership
Teach-In
Are you concerned about food safety? The
environment? Fair wages at home and
abroad?
Come to learn about how the proposed trade
agreements (TPP) will affect our lives.
Panel discussion, followed
by a Q & A and breakout groups to discuss action items.
Speakers
include:
- Jennifer Flynn, Health GAP (Global Access Project)
- Adam Weissman, Global Justice for Animals and the Environment
- Curtis Ellis, American Jobs Alliance
- Gary Goff, Climate Action/Brooklyn For Peace
Moderated by
Gloria Mattera, NYS Green Party
Co-sponsors: Park Slope
United Methodist Church Social Action Committee, Brooklyn For Peace and the
Green Party of Brooklyn
WHERE: Park Slope United
Methodist Church, 410 6th Ave at 8th St, Park Slope,
Brooklyn
Train: F/G to 7th Ave
(@9th St); R to 4th Ave (@ 9th St)
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
is a free-trade agreement currently being negotiated in secret by
over 600 corporations and pushed through Congress without oversight from the
public. It threatens workers’ rights, the environment, the safety of
food and medicines, and the most fundamental democratic rights of all the
countries that sign onto this binding agreement. We need to learn about the TPP,
spread the word, and stop it!
Friday, September 13, 2013
MORE
IN THE NEWS
US
Weapons Reaching Syrian Rebels
Ernesto
Londono and Greg Miller, Washington Post
US
Covered Up for Decades the Largest Use of Biological and Chemical Weapons in
History
Valtin,
Daily Kos
The
Rise of the New New Left
Peter
Beinart, The Daily Beast
“The
US Military Does not do Pinpricks” is NOT “We Stopped a Strike on Syria”
World
Can’t Wait
The
Silent Military Coup that took Over Washington
John
Pilger, Common Dreams
DUCHESS
NOTE: Many thanks to Alice Slater in sharing these interesting and informative
news articles.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Remembering Sept 11, 2001
Back in January 2001 I started working for E&Y as “Office
Mgr” in their downtown office on Broad Street.
That office was roughly 6 to 7 blocks southeast of the South Tower
[WTC]. Our office on Broad Street was
only a stone’s throw away from NY Stock Exchange. Yeah ... we were close to
"ground zero". From our 25th floor windows we could only see the
South Tower and the North Tower was hidden behind it. Below are my
recollections of that day, which I posted on my “Duchess Journal” for the 1st
anniversary since that horrible day.
That day started out just like any other for me. I had to be at the office by 8:15am to let in the caterer. As there was an all-day meeting being held in our large conference room ... the breakfast buffet needed to be ready by 8:30am. People started arriving for the meeting between 8:30am and 8:55am. A few made comments that they'd heard talk of a "bomb" going off at WTC. At the time we thought nothing of it. Don't think we're heartless, because we're not, I guess New Yorkers are immune to some things, but not all.
Sometime around 9am we heard a huge explosion and then our building shook. I kid you not! Felt like an earthquake. We all jumped up from what we'd been doing and raced to the windows. Looking out the northern end of our floor and upward we couldn't believe our eyes. A huge, gaping hole in the south tower with smoke, debris and fire coming out of it. Debris was flying everywhere ... even around our building. Bits of papers, fax sheets, reports, etc. Unbelieveable!! I went back to my desk and called my Mom right away. Once I got her on the phone I said I was okay, but to turn on the telly to find out what’s going on. She related to me that it was two commercial airlines and not a bomb. We talked for abit and I said I'd call her later for an update. Then everyone went back to work. Yep, you heard me, back to work and the meeting. I made other phone calls, especially to my friend and ex co-worker Anni; her office is across the street from South Tower. At 9:15am her office was evacuating and I prayed she'd get away from the scene okay.
My boss, Ron G, showed up at office five minutes before South Tower collapsed. Said the action out on the streets was insane and out of a movie. Unreal, but not, yah know? Before Ron showed up, four of my co-workers made it back. Amen! They'd been in south tower at a meeting on 80th floor when plane hit north tower. They'd gotten down the stairs to 30th floor when second plane hit their tower. I was so happy to see them back at office. Gave them bottles of water and the first aid kit. When the south tower collapsed it sounded like another explosion and our building shook again! We ran to the north side windows and couldn't believe what we saw. We were all freaking out at that point. Even though our windows were closed, we could still hear the screams of people on the street below as they ran in terror. The clouds of grey, black and brown smoke/ash were moving with force over buildings and down streets. Next thing we knew our whole building is covered in the stuff. It got dark and you couldn't see out at all. My poor nerves were really jumping at this point. Then building management came over the PA system and told everyone to go down to the lowest level for shelter. Which we did ... after making a few quick calls ... one of which was to Mom. I went down the elevator with Ron and two other co-workers [Joe & Igor]. We stayed downstairs in a kind of fallout shelter until 11:45am. Some people were able to get their laptops running and access to the Internet. Slowly we were getting bits of info on what the hell was going on that morning and it wasn't a pretty picture. I mostly hung out with Ron, Joe and Igor or checked out news on people’s laptops. We were finally allowed back up to our offices, but management told us that if we left the building, they wouldn't let us back in. Yeah, like we want to stick around here. NOT!
Ron told the three of us to collect our things, make a few phone calls and then we'd hoof it out at 12 noon. I called Mom to tell her I was okay and about to head home. She sounded very upset over the phone and I couldn't blame her. She said the news and film footage on the telly was horrible. Mom had to take half a valium just to calm her nerves. Before we left the office, which was deserted except for us four, we grabbed bottles of water and small damp towels. We headed out the back of the building where we were met by paramedics handing out surgical masks. Amen! What a sight to meet our eyes out on those streets. It was like being in a city after a war. Everything was covered in that nasty soot, debris everywhere, abandoned cars & stores, as well as people like us walking east. Away from the disaster and horror. Unfortunately I was wearing clogs that day on my feet and boy did my feet/legs suffer. To this day I still suffer occasionally from shin splints. Ron and Joe walked ahead of Igor and me. Sometimes we talked, but mostly we looked around in disbelief. It was like a mass exodus! By the time we got to the Brooklyn Bridge it was closed off to pedestrians. So we walked past and further north to next one, which was Manhattan Bridge. By the time we reached that bridge the air was clear and we took off the surgical masks. As we crossed the bridge we looked back south ... it seemed so surreal ... like it was a Spielberg film and the credits would roll any minute now. But it wasn't a film; it was all too real and frightening. One thing I was thankful for ... it was a nice, sunny day. I didn't give a damn if I got sunburnt or not. When we reached Brooklyn our first priority was bathrooms and then subways. At the subways [only in Brooklyn, Queens & Bronx were running not in Manhattan] I said goodbye to my co-workers and we all wished each other a safe journey to our respective homes. Ron, Igor and I live in Brooklyn, but poor Joe had to get back to the New Jersey shore. He stayed at Ron's place that night and got transport the next day. As for me ... it took two subways for me to get back to Greenpoint.
Arrived into my neighborhood at 3pm and walked to my friend Larry's place. Wasn't sure if my phone or telly would be working, but somehow knew Larry’s would be. I called Mom from Larry's place while watching the events of the day unfolding on the telly. Couldn't believe what I was seeing, so upsetting and I kept on saying "OH MY GOD". On top of all that I was exhausted emotionally and physically. Once I got to my apartment I found that I could use my computer, phone and only got Channel 2 on the telly. I returned phone calls to family and friends who were concerned. Plus returned emails to many wonderful e-pals who were also concerned about me. I thank you all for your kindness and thoughtfulness. Made me feel soooo good and blessed. Didn't know work was closed the next day, but I still trekked into our midtown office. While there I made phone calls and found out that Anni was alright but had suffered a bad asthma attack. From there I went to get a manicure and then had lunch with a friend in Brooklyn. Yep, the subways were running once again in Manhattan. On Thursday I went back to E&Ys midtown office to help out, sort of like doing temp work. Then my Administrative Manager gave me Friday off as "excused leave" and the following week I enjoyed my vacation time down in Cape May, NJ. By the time I came back to work the downtown area was open [relatively speaking] and it was business as usual at E&Y.
Overall I thought I was fine, but for several months following 9/11, I suffered from strange dreams and nightmares, plus bouts of depression. One heard many different stories from friends and co-workers. On the day of the one-year anniversary I took a vacation day from work, as did many staff in our downtown office. Since May 2002 my telly died, so I listened to the ceremonies on the radio [1010 WINS]. And like last year, I went and got a manicure. I think the professionals would call it ... getting on with life. It’s not easy, but with every day we do better and better. Though the war with terrorism isn't over yet and probably never will be.
That day started out just like any other for me. I had to be at the office by 8:15am to let in the caterer. As there was an all-day meeting being held in our large conference room ... the breakfast buffet needed to be ready by 8:30am. People started arriving for the meeting between 8:30am and 8:55am. A few made comments that they'd heard talk of a "bomb" going off at WTC. At the time we thought nothing of it. Don't think we're heartless, because we're not, I guess New Yorkers are immune to some things, but not all.
Sometime around 9am we heard a huge explosion and then our building shook. I kid you not! Felt like an earthquake. We all jumped up from what we'd been doing and raced to the windows. Looking out the northern end of our floor and upward we couldn't believe our eyes. A huge, gaping hole in the south tower with smoke, debris and fire coming out of it. Debris was flying everywhere ... even around our building. Bits of papers, fax sheets, reports, etc. Unbelieveable!! I went back to my desk and called my Mom right away. Once I got her on the phone I said I was okay, but to turn on the telly to find out what’s going on. She related to me that it was two commercial airlines and not a bomb. We talked for abit and I said I'd call her later for an update. Then everyone went back to work. Yep, you heard me, back to work and the meeting. I made other phone calls, especially to my friend and ex co-worker Anni; her office is across the street from South Tower. At 9:15am her office was evacuating and I prayed she'd get away from the scene okay.
My boss, Ron G, showed up at office five minutes before South Tower collapsed. Said the action out on the streets was insane and out of a movie. Unreal, but not, yah know? Before Ron showed up, four of my co-workers made it back. Amen! They'd been in south tower at a meeting on 80th floor when plane hit north tower. They'd gotten down the stairs to 30th floor when second plane hit their tower. I was so happy to see them back at office. Gave them bottles of water and the first aid kit. When the south tower collapsed it sounded like another explosion and our building shook again! We ran to the north side windows and couldn't believe what we saw. We were all freaking out at that point. Even though our windows were closed, we could still hear the screams of people on the street below as they ran in terror. The clouds of grey, black and brown smoke/ash were moving with force over buildings and down streets. Next thing we knew our whole building is covered in the stuff. It got dark and you couldn't see out at all. My poor nerves were really jumping at this point. Then building management came over the PA system and told everyone to go down to the lowest level for shelter. Which we did ... after making a few quick calls ... one of which was to Mom. I went down the elevator with Ron and two other co-workers [Joe & Igor]. We stayed downstairs in a kind of fallout shelter until 11:45am. Some people were able to get their laptops running and access to the Internet. Slowly we were getting bits of info on what the hell was going on that morning and it wasn't a pretty picture. I mostly hung out with Ron, Joe and Igor or checked out news on people’s laptops. We were finally allowed back up to our offices, but management told us that if we left the building, they wouldn't let us back in. Yeah, like we want to stick around here. NOT!
Ron told the three of us to collect our things, make a few phone calls and then we'd hoof it out at 12 noon. I called Mom to tell her I was okay and about to head home. She sounded very upset over the phone and I couldn't blame her. She said the news and film footage on the telly was horrible. Mom had to take half a valium just to calm her nerves. Before we left the office, which was deserted except for us four, we grabbed bottles of water and small damp towels. We headed out the back of the building where we were met by paramedics handing out surgical masks. Amen! What a sight to meet our eyes out on those streets. It was like being in a city after a war. Everything was covered in that nasty soot, debris everywhere, abandoned cars & stores, as well as people like us walking east. Away from the disaster and horror. Unfortunately I was wearing clogs that day on my feet and boy did my feet/legs suffer. To this day I still suffer occasionally from shin splints. Ron and Joe walked ahead of Igor and me. Sometimes we talked, but mostly we looked around in disbelief. It was like a mass exodus! By the time we got to the Brooklyn Bridge it was closed off to pedestrians. So we walked past and further north to next one, which was Manhattan Bridge. By the time we reached that bridge the air was clear and we took off the surgical masks. As we crossed the bridge we looked back south ... it seemed so surreal ... like it was a Spielberg film and the credits would roll any minute now. But it wasn't a film; it was all too real and frightening. One thing I was thankful for ... it was a nice, sunny day. I didn't give a damn if I got sunburnt or not. When we reached Brooklyn our first priority was bathrooms and then subways. At the subways [only in Brooklyn, Queens & Bronx were running not in Manhattan] I said goodbye to my co-workers and we all wished each other a safe journey to our respective homes. Ron, Igor and I live in Brooklyn, but poor Joe had to get back to the New Jersey shore. He stayed at Ron's place that night and got transport the next day. As for me ... it took two subways for me to get back to Greenpoint.
Arrived into my neighborhood at 3pm and walked to my friend Larry's place. Wasn't sure if my phone or telly would be working, but somehow knew Larry’s would be. I called Mom from Larry's place while watching the events of the day unfolding on the telly. Couldn't believe what I was seeing, so upsetting and I kept on saying "OH MY GOD". On top of all that I was exhausted emotionally and physically. Once I got to my apartment I found that I could use my computer, phone and only got Channel 2 on the telly. I returned phone calls to family and friends who were concerned. Plus returned emails to many wonderful e-pals who were also concerned about me. I thank you all for your kindness and thoughtfulness. Made me feel soooo good and blessed. Didn't know work was closed the next day, but I still trekked into our midtown office. While there I made phone calls and found out that Anni was alright but had suffered a bad asthma attack. From there I went to get a manicure and then had lunch with a friend in Brooklyn. Yep, the subways were running once again in Manhattan. On Thursday I went back to E&Ys midtown office to help out, sort of like doing temp work. Then my Administrative Manager gave me Friday off as "excused leave" and the following week I enjoyed my vacation time down in Cape May, NJ. By the time I came back to work the downtown area was open [relatively speaking] and it was business as usual at E&Y.
Overall I thought I was fine, but for several months following 9/11, I suffered from strange dreams and nightmares, plus bouts of depression. One heard many different stories from friends and co-workers. On the day of the one-year anniversary I took a vacation day from work, as did many staff in our downtown office. Since May 2002 my telly died, so I listened to the ceremonies on the radio [1010 WINS]. And like last year, I went and got a manicure. I think the professionals would call it ... getting on with life. It’s not easy, but with every day we do better and better. Though the war with terrorism isn't over yet and probably never will be.
NOTE: Since writing that piece back in Sept 2002,
I have developed “lung issues” and all due to 9/11. Since 2003 my lung situation “appeared” and
was finally diagnosed in 2005 with Asthma and Bronchiectasis. I have occasionally been on meds, and inhalers, to keep the lungs working and
stabilized, so that these conditions do not progress further. I was very ill in January 2006 with
Bronchitis, hospitalized briefly in August 2008 with Hemoptysis, plus walking Pneumonia
and then again in January / December 2011 with Pneumonia. Today I am doing well
and stable, plus visit my lung doctor on a regular basis. In December 2011 I
started seeing an Acupuncturist and that has made a difference in my overall
health. Thoughts and prayers go out to
the families who have lost loved ones back in 2001, and to those whose health
issues have been greatly affected by 9/11/01.
Every day I strive for peace, non violent communication/action, answers
to questions and working with others as an activist. All this stems from what happened on 9/11/01
and since then. Be well and be peace………………….
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Brooklyn Vigil For Syria at Fort Greene Park
Monday, 9 Sep 2013, 7:00 PM
On Monday evening, after work, I proudly joined Fort Greene Peace and Brooklyn For Peace [BFP] at Fort Greene Park in a vigil to oppose military intervention in Syria. Brooklyn's own Channel 12 came by to film the peaceful, non violent vigil and interview a few members from BFP.
Thanks to Melissa Corbett and Sam Koprak for the great pix.
Wednesday, September 04, 2013
MORE
ON SYRIAN CRISIS
Five
Reasons to Oppose US Military Strikes on Syria
10
Syria Questions for John Kerry and Chuck Hagel
US News World Report
Tell
Congress – Stand for America and Vote NO to Any Attack on Syria
Kucinich
Action
DUCHESS
NOTE: Mass protest in Times Square [NYC]
on Saturday, Sept 7th, at 12pm
How
to Express Outrage over Chemical Weapons Use
The
Star.com
How
Intelligence was Twisted to Support an Attack on Syria
Gareth
Porter, Truthout
Noam
Chomsky – Bombing Syria Would be a ‘War Crime’
Alex
Kane, AlterNet
Tuesday, September 03, 2013
MORE NEWS ON SYRIA SITUATION
Obama, Congress and Syria
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/sep/01/obama-congress-syria-authorization
There is substantial evidence that the White House sees a Congressional vote on military action against Syria as purely advisory.
Why Syria?
http://ftmdaily.com/global-issues/middle-east-crisis-global-issues/why-syria/
Here are details of the pending Iran-Iraq-Syria pipeline which would undercut US and Gulf state control of gas supply to the EU. There is also evidence of a paper trail of plans to invade Syria as far back as 2001. And an e-mail trail of plans to supplying the Syrian opposition with gas for use in “false flag” attacks.
Killing Civilians to Protect Civilians in Syria
http://mrzine.monthlyreview.org/2013/cm280813.html
The UN commissioner on Syria has said that the opposition forces have used saran gas against civilians in the past. This article also examines the hypocrisy of the US outrage over the use of gas in Syria when US forces have consistently used gas and other chemical weapons in violation of international law.
Chemical Attacks and Military Interventions
http://www.jadaliyya.com/pages/index/13852/chemical-attacks-and-military-interventions
This details the impossibility of determining at this point if gas has been used in the proxy war in Syria – and, if so, by whom. It also details the probable outcome of US intervention – the destruction of Syria as a viable country.
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/sep/01/obama-congress-syria-authorization
There is substantial evidence that the White House sees a Congressional vote on military action against Syria as purely advisory.
Why Syria?
http://ftmdaily.com/global-issues/middle-east-crisis-global-issues/why-syria/
Here are details of the pending Iran-Iraq-Syria pipeline which would undercut US and Gulf state control of gas supply to the EU. There is also evidence of a paper trail of plans to invade Syria as far back as 2001. And an e-mail trail of plans to supplying the Syrian opposition with gas for use in “false flag” attacks.
Killing Civilians to Protect Civilians in Syria
http://mrzine.monthlyreview.org/2013/cm280813.html
The UN commissioner on Syria has said that the opposition forces have used saran gas against civilians in the past. This article also examines the hypocrisy of the US outrage over the use of gas in Syria when US forces have consistently used gas and other chemical weapons in violation of international law.
Chemical Attacks and Military Interventions
http://www.jadaliyya.com/pages/index/13852/chemical-attacks-and-military-interventions
This details the impossibility of determining at this point if gas has been used in the proxy war in Syria – and, if so, by whom. It also details the probable outcome of US intervention – the destruction of Syria as a viable country.
PERSONAL NEWS #223
Aug
2nd, I had a private yoga class with Fabrice at the yoga center and
got to play with his new kitten Shiva.
Aug
3rd, I headed into Manhattan to spend time with my friend Wendy and
she started alterations to my HP robes costume.
Aug
5th, I had a private yoga class with Fabrice at the yoga center, and
of course lil Shiva joined in.
Aug
6th, I had a follow-up appt with my lung doctor on recent
“situation” and afterwards attended “Evening with an Edge” featuring TJ Glenn
at Stone Creek lounge. The latter was a
success with an attendance of 20+, books were sold / signed, and the sword
demos were excellent.
Aug7th,
I attended the productive BFP Fundraising and PF committee meeting.
Aug
8th, I had an appt with Dr Tan for acupuncture treatment.
Aug
9th to 11th, I visited with Nadine and Pete at their
weekend home in the Catskills. Weather
was humid and rainy on the way up in the bus.
After 9pm it cleared up to give us a glorious weekend of sunshine, a few
clouds and cool breeze. We went to the
Ellenville annual blueberry festival on Saturday and that evening watched for
stars / meteors in the sky. On Sunday
afternoon we enjoyed the views along the “Walkway over the Hudson”, which is
impressive. Also, we had meals at Karma
Road café in New Paltz and Aroma Thyme Bistro in Ellenville.
Aug
12th I had a private yoga class with Fabrice at the yoga center, and
of course lil Shiva joined in.
Aug
15th I had an appt with Dr Tan for much needed acupuncture
treatment.
August
16th I had an appt with my chiropractor, and afterwards I went to
yoga class with Fabrice at the yoga center.
On
Saturday, August 17th, after Dana finished cleaning my apt, I joined
my friend Jackie at the Prospect Park zoo.
It was my first time visiting this zoo and it was a fun experience. Afterwards we walked through Prospect Park to
Grand Army Plaza to do a wee bit of shopping at the farmers market. Then it was off for a leisurely, tasty dinner
at Faros on 7th Avenue in Park Slope. We ended the day at Cocoa Bar for some
dessert.
On
Sunday, August 18th, I joined my friend Judith for a delicious lunch
at Nanoosh near Lincoln Center.
Afterwards we strolled to the cinema to see the excellent film “The
Butler”, and then had dessert at Fiorello’s.
August
19th, I had a private yoga class with Fabrice at the yoga center,
and of course lil Shiva joined in.
August
20th, I co-chaired the BFP Arts & Culture committee meeting and
call.
August
21st, I met up with an ex-friend of mine at the Cocoa Bar in Park
Slope for a “reunion”, as well as receive the owl necklace she created for
me. Overall it was a nice, interesting
evening.
August
22nd & 23rd, I had to work overtime at the office on
several projects.
August
24th, I visited my friend Yvette out in Long Island, and we spent
the afternoon [12-6pm] out on Fire Island.
We had a great time visiting Ocean Beach, Ocean Bay Park, Sea View and
Point O’Woods. Plus had a delicious lunch
at Flynn’s, walked along the beach, picked up seashells, shopping, encounters
with deer, took lots of photos, and the weather was perfect. Last time I visited Fire Island was in
September 1982 with my Mom and brother.
August
25th, I had brunch with my friends Gail and Rob at Le Gamin in our
hood. Afterwards we hung out in their
backyard with lovely garden and their dog Sage joined us. Then it was off to get a much needed
pedicure. In the evening I had a private
yoga class with Fabrice at the yoga center.
August
26th, I had a much needed appt with Dr Tan after work. Said my body was under some stress, tension
and abit of exhaustion due to work, not enough sleep, allergies and other
activities. He suggested rest and
relaxation during the upcoming long Labor Day holiday weekend.
August
27th, I met up with my friend Nadine on the upper Westside of
Manhattan and we had a delicious dinner at Candle Café West. The establishment has wonderful atmosphere,
friendly help and tasty affordable vegan food.
Nadine and her hubby Pete also lent me their Ionic Breeze air purifier
for my apt, as they had extra’s to spare.
Use this to help keep the air quality in my apt clear and be of
assistance to my lung condition.
August
29th, I attended a march and protest in Times Square regarding “NO
to US Bombs on Syria”. The majority of
“We the People”, not only here, but around the world, are NOT in favor of
endless wars committed by the US Empire.
Stay out of the Middle East!
August
30th to Sept 1st … I visited my family in upstate NY for
the long Labor Day holiday weekend.
Spent some time with my brother and sister-in-law, chillin around the
parents’ house, brunch at Jean’s Place, eat farm fresh corn on the cob, hair
salon appt, tag sales, photos, rest, relaxation, reading Sherlock Holmes
stories, needlepoint, etc.
