( A few things from the past few weeks which stick out in my memory )

( An evening spent with Claire, Frans, and Richard Hell: In which I attempt to record every song played and every last gesture of affection )

Today after I wake up, I will try to get some work done early in the day and then see Patrick and attend a party at his old high school with him. Afterwards we will meet up with some other friends and go out for an early dinner in Chinatown, possibly at an Irish pub that I found a good review of online. AND THEN WE WILL GO SEE THE MOUNTAIN GOATS PERFORM AT THE 6TH AND I SYNAGOGUE AND IT WILL BE AMAZING AND LIFE-AFFIRMING AND ALL AROUND GLORIOUS. I really am so excited. John Darnielle, in addition to being one of the most soulful lyricists whose work I’ve ever become acquainted with, is also one of the most endearing performers I’ve ever seen live. Expect an exhaustively lengthy review of the show in the next few days.

May your suds bring you joy!