4 June we moved into what was to be our longterm stay in the East Village. Turned out it was already occupied by hungry, hungry bedbugs, so after a fashion we had to leave. We’ve had troubles with the landlord, and are hotel jumping until we sort that and land something longer term.

Please, friends, bear with me while I sort this out. Then you will hear from me. This is the first night I’ve gotten in front of a full keyboard for personal use.

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