Such a tumultuous year thus far.

After much ado, I am officially a Language Lecturer at New York University, with the ability suddenly to pay my rent, house my car, feed my belly, adventure in the world and actually enjoy the city… simultaneously.

My screenplay’s nearly done. My classes ended brilliantly. And the Clips move on to the second round of the playoffs (in convincing fashion) for the first time in 30 years.

Life is really great. Small pleasures indeed.

Sweet stinky Jesus that was a great bash. To all of you who made it last Saturday – cheers. When the bar owner came upstairs at 3.30 to say it was too loud and Patrick was engaged in horizontal capoeira, I knew the party had finally gotten underway.

Great, great food; an unending tub of libations; sixty or more of my friends from all parts of town. Thanks for making my thirtieth so brilliant.

Let’s do it again next week.