day 583

YESSSSSSSSSSSSS!

Actually put together a positive evening!

First, went to the St.Gabe's reunion meeting. REALLY felt like I got taken, it's more a fundraising excuse, but was WONDERFUL to reconnect with peeps from 35+ years ago. Yes kiddies, the more things changed, the more they stayed the same! What a cool group. (old fart alert) Really made me lust for the way things were. Then, people believed in more than themselves, a real sense of community. We got into a discussion of the 80th st, 90th, and corona crowds; the pre Astoria blvd, post Astoria blvd.....it was really a sense of belonging. THIS is-part of-what is lacking today. Now it's everyone for themselves. Further proof, I first met Brother Ed in the parking lot, he used to be Mr.Ed Shields. Now HE'S one of the few who took a vow and kept it. 9/10 of the Christian Brothers we had are now lay people. So much for a vow.

However, what could not be denied was the sense that though we lived seperate and distinct lives, we were all St.Gabe's. Nice.

Actually missed a new episode of House for this meeting, and actually didn't regret it.

Shebitch? Must've taken Its meds. Was actually in a good mood (wtf???).

This am, my Line. Ahhhhhhhhhhh. Good to be home.