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THE OUTSIDERS

 Well, the world went back into turmoil. Peace talks between Iran and USA failed War in Iran will now escalate again. Stocks fell and petroleum prices increased. Latest Trump fight is with Pope Leo. Belorussian President Victor Orban lost his attempt to stay in office, a huge loss for Trump, but big plus for European leaders. Oh, my original blog site reached 5 million views today. Yesterday was our day for a Broadway show.  We wanted a matinee in close walking distance of Times Square.  Both half-price ticket stands were close by our hotel. The small one had no lines, but nothing much to offer. No worthy half- price tickets MJ The Musical had seats for $250/person, and was a ways away. The main one had a long line. However, I had my walking cane with me, which allowed for immediate walk-up to a ticket booth. There were two half-price offerings,  The Great Gatsby , a musical, but five blocks away. The Outsiders , across the street from the Marriott Marquis. This was ...

LIFE AT 15 CRAIGSIDE and BTS

First, how are my March Madness bracket picks doing? ESPN Men's:  88.3% I can't find my other results so far. 15 Craigside has been here now for 15 years. I lived next door and saw this building under construction.  Opened in 2011. So late in 2013, on a lark, I decided to visit this place on a Saturday morning.   I wasn't really interested in a seniors' facility, so never checked other options.   During the tour, the agent indicated that there was an apartment just opened that was returned because the purchaser decided to not move in. If I were the first to pick, this is the one I would have selected because it was on the top floor with an open view of the ocean.  The two adjacent towers were each on the sides, so those living there could not see mine.  Gave them a $20,000 check and came in May of 2014. So, anyway, 15 Craigside hosted a 15th Anniversary dinner. Here are the residents who moved in 2011, and are still residing here. My meal. Doing t...