Quick note: I’m having some major problems with my phone — serious battery drain. I need to pick up a battery for it, but this will be the third one I’ve had in it and I think the problem’s with the phone itself; I follow all the charging guidelines so I know it’s not something I’m doing.

I’m only turning it on for short bursts for a couple of hours a day, so if you call and I don’t get back to you, be patient, I shall. Email is probably your best alternative till I figure this out.

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For folks in NYC and connections to same, I would love it if you could read my previous post and if you have any ideas, let me know. Help a brother out…thanks.

http://radioactiveart.livejournal.com/683702.html

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Last night was the Budweiser Shootout, the first race of the NASCAR Cup season. It was good to watch a race again. I think I finally get the excitement that some folks feel for the opening of a sports season, something I’ve never really gotten before.

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Tonight is dkeali_i‘s feature at the Q, where he’ll be releasing his new chapbook AND a CD. You should go. Dave’s become one of the most consistently interesting poets in the Worcester scene, working with stuff most of the rest of us don’t. I recommend the show, which I expect to be excellent.

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More later — I’m headed for bed for a bit (was up early, not all night, but another hour or two of sleep will do me good).