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Onyx ?-2/29/04

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Tonight is Oscar night. I have always considered this night to be a holiday. I don't like Oscar parties I usually sit home, watch the oscars and eat chocolate.

Last year, I did something rather sad on Oscar night. It was the day I put Onyx to sleep.

Rest in Peace little black cat.

Bruce Davidson

I have developed an obsession with Bruce Davidson photos particuraly with Brooklyn Gang. I wanted to buy the book but it was so expensive so I went to the library to look it over first. I had to go to the reference room because the check out copy has been stolen. The book includes a narrative by Benjie a surviving gang member. It was a little depressing to read because they all came to bad ends; suicide, murder, drug overdoses. I thought the pictures looked familiar. The corner was 17th Street & 8th Avenue in Park Slope. I used to live on 17th street and fifth and as strange as it sounds, I never ventured over to 8th Street so one Saturday I decided to take a walk over there. Benjie writes about how rough the neighborhood was and oddly enough it still has an eerie vibe.

The Bag Issue

I have a bag issue. I realized a few weeks ago that I need to come to terms with the possibility that the bag issue may never be resolved.

Those who live in New York City, particularly those who live in the boroughs will understand the bag issue. They understand that we have to carry everything we need through out the day in one little bag and still look hip. I have taken inventory of items that I take with me each day. I traveled to Rome with less luggage and before you send me an e-mail suggesting that I lighten the load let me tell you that I use every item that I carry at least once a day and no I cannot leave them at the office.

For months I have been on a quest for the perfect bag. One that is compact enough to not make me look like a bag lady and yet big enough to haul my shit but not so big that I am diving into a deep bag to find my keys, metro card, wallet etc. A bag with a cell phone carrier so I can get to my ringing cell phone before it goes to voice mail without dumping all the contents out on the sidewalk.

I think I may have found it. This bag right here in periwinkle blue.