watch

one block downtheroad as our little lives change. we haven't bought a stamp, mailed a bill for 10yrs. we just don't do it.The post office in the West Village, at 527 Hudson Street, is one of 14 in New York City that the Postal Service might close to save money. Judy Seigel said that the closing the post office on 527 Hudson Street in the West Village would be “a disaster.” Ms. Seigel, who has lived on Morton Street for 52 years, frequents the post office twice a week to send customers her self-published books and photography.
“Going to any other post office would be a pain in the neck,” said Ms. Seigel, 79. “This branch is cozy. It’s like family. It’s comfortable.”
City officials and community activists gathered outside of the West Village post office on Thursday to sure up support for continued services at this and 13 other post offices across the city.

wise fools

painting: leo amon
wise fools.they often find each other and make the journey sidebyside.
ormaybenot. some wisefools think they need a counterpoint::: so they can prevent slips and slides off the road::: and they think a little 'sidekick' might be of some assistance::
::: an easy read about the wisdom of fools;
http://etext.virginia.edu/cgi-local/DHI/dhi.cgi?id=dv4-70
not really idiot savant::: we are all wise fools.

nomo canned tuna; nomo;

petitmendiant observes our behavior for months before she issues a firm decree.

we acquiesce.

we were buying $5 cans and $11 tiny jars of tuna and it became burdensome let alone costly.

now we buy fresh tuna guys and fresh salmon guys and fresh ANY fish guys.

now we know betta

g thanks petit.

fish

cubes

freshdirect: 'the mix depends on our catch, but it's mostly a combination of salmon, tuna, swordfish and sea bass.'

g an addiction is obvious@ this writing.

more costly than cans of tuna or salmon.

unlike canned omega-3 fish, these guys melt in our little mouths.

and yes they are more photogenic.

g petitmendiant approves of our addiction.

happy, healthy new year.

goodriddanceday

that was today?

we must have

missed

that

day.

we love the lobby tree :::

g lights are always on.

who pays?

last christmas '08 the tree appeared@ mid December,

adorned with glow and ribbon and tradition.

the way it always has for all these years past.

we photographed the tree

because it was there.

this year the lobby has

no tree.

g we notice apartment doors barren of green.

O we don't have a tree.

albeit:

the lobby remains clean and well-lit.

we appreciate the gift of economy;

whatever the cost.

vote 2009

beentheredonethat.
g we didn'tshowup.
:::Eighty percent of success is showing up.

after misgivings and stuff we opted to vote absentee.

g ed brady from independence party showed@ 3:15p to record our ballot.

we didn't take a foto of this transaction;

we trust it all works out

on this fine november day.

alors. petit is notso ubiquitous. we paid 16.00 this fine cloudy day; we were told by juno tech to clear all internet files, history and of course cookies.

asif.

your

neighborhood

office

g around the block: they do everything but bathe us and take out the garbage.

petitmendiant advises we use them.

she appreciates a biz that

DOES NOT

LIST THEIR

PRICES.

'my dear: that simply encourages negotiation' (her best event)

théâtre de l'absurde: convenience

théâtre de l'absurde: convenience
g cuisinart 3-cup mini processor does exist; we have it now.
as well as little red crockpot. they are cute and efficient.
g transparent slowcooker appeals 2 the eye; how is such a workofart possible?
we must call the manufacturer: alas, they do not answer their little fone.
g let's use our shiny new gadgets: first up

ancient beets that need a roasting. 3-4 hours in the red crockpot. done. beautifully.

next up: stay tuned.

update maxi-matic is the designated company name for our mini red crockpot. finally late today we got them on the fone. and so it goes: we quizzed them on a) transparent slowcooker, er, um we don't make parts or it.

b) the stoneware liner is safe in an oven, on stovetop, or even a microwave? yes? we don't recommend it.