dispatches from nyc

Recovery, freelance, and a food tip for those of us on a budget…

Taking my companion’s advice, my plan for today was to sleep late, stretch out sore muscles, and then do as little physical activity as possible, to ensure full recovery from yesterday’s bike ride.  He is also trying to talk me into doing the Tour de Bronx next month.  Hrmmm. Things accomplished today: a freelance copywriting […]

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I need no day of memorial; it lives behind my eyelids yet and forever.

On an ordinary morning a decade ago, I woke up, took the PATH train from NJ into Manhattan.  I stopped at the usual coffee cart to pick up a muffin, and gripe with the guy at the counter about the Giants’ game.  I admired what a gorgeous day it was, and grumbled about having to

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Various and Sundry are primed for vacation…

There is too much: let him sum up.  Keith DeCandido talks about last night’s reading at NYRSF.  I read section 5 from DRAGON VIRUS, and it seemed to be, well, “enjoyed” isn’t really what happens with that story, but people seemed thoughtful and moved by it, so I’m calling it a win. Considering the timing

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The dogdamned record-breaking HOT Clarion write-a-thon update, days 25 & 26 / G&T update. And Stuff.

Mood index: hot RT @annenbcnews: Today is now the 2nd hottest day in NYC history. 104 degrees at 3pm. I have nothing more to say. Except, *melt*. Also, my trip to DragonCon may be in danger of cancellation for reasons totally out of my control, damn it. Everyone clap your hands and say “let the

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