– I explored Roosevelt Island yesterday, including the abandoned Smallpox Hospital and the Octagon. In between were massive pomo housing blocs. It was very strange. It felt vaguely communist in an endowed central planning sort of way. Everyone had their own three-hundred square food garden. It was possibly the least New Yorky place I’ve been in New York. But not unpleasant at all. I liked it.
– ALMANAC SAYS –
Born today: Frank Ramsey (basketball player), 1931.
– COUNTRY OF THE WEEK –
Dominica.
– QUESTION OF THE DAY –
Today is Friday the 13th. Are you taking any precautions?