NYRB at fifty

Celebration at Town Hall. Had read ever issue for the last thirty years. Even placed an anonymous ad (my colleague noticed the ad and immediately recognized me). Had to show up - anonymous, with wife. Doors opened half hour late. Standing, waiting to get in, there was nothing else to do but to observe the other people on line. These were my people - high brow and bold heads. Pretenders at intellectual life -by association, with subscriptions to a review that drops names. My wife remarked - The men are not well kept. These are not the manager type. Realizing I  might take bad the comment, she added. These are not salesmen either. 

Status quo?

Guns and bread. There is nothing that can be done to regulate these problems. Too many guns already on the streets. Too many illegal immigrants. Nothing really?

on Leonard Cohen

Perfect review Cohen has attracted many disciples and inspired many conversions. He is one of the most beloved figures in modern pop, but everyone who listens to Cohen feels he has bailed him out of impending obscurity. Your man clearly analyzed. Best when sung by others.