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July or August weather in

Orlando — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:07:49 +0000

July or August weather in Manhattan might be unpleasant and your rememberings of the heat and humidity of the prairie are probably accurate. But in Chicago, the breeze comes off the lake, making it downright perfect! As long as it's below 95, there's no better place in the summer.

If I flit, I will likely

Michael Wolraich — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:22:09 +0000

In reply to If you decide to flit around,

If I flit, I will likely visit Chicago, and if so, I'll let you know, but it sure as hell won't be in July or August. Bearable weather? Are you insane?

If you decide to flit around,

Orlando — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:37:33 +0000

In reply to I always appreciate advice,

If you decide to flit around, you should plan to alight in Chicago for a couple of weeks in July or August. The city that works is also they city that knows how to play, especially when the weather is bearable!

I envy your mobility. If I had it myself, I would head overseas again. My nephew just left for the Peace Corps and I find myself horribly jealous.

I always appreciate advice,

Michael Wolraich — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:20:55 +0000

In reply to Genghis, my young and flighty

I always appreciate advice, even from you Canadians. You are astute to observe that Philly isn't luring me. I'm not even willing to commit to it yet; just thinking about staying with my brother for a couple of months while I decide what to do. If my lease weren't up, I definitely wouldn't move immediately. But I'm also finding it very difficult to commit to another year in New York, which a new lease would require me to do. And most of the places, I've seen involve a broker, which can cost up to a month and a half of rent, meaning that I would have to pay up to $2500 for privilege of moving.

I've thought about a little traveling but not actually moving abroad. I'm hesitant to move to a new place where I don't know anyone--I think it would be lonely and exacerbate
the unmoored feeling. But I may take advantage of my mobility by couchsurfing a bit with old friends around the country and England.

You know, I've never seen the St. Patty's parade. Maybe now's the time.

Genghis, my young and flighty

acanuck — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 03:38:46 +0000

In reply to Loose

Genghis, my young and flighty friend: Let's stipulate you weren't asking for advice, and none we could give will change your mind anyway. The confluence of job fatigue, financial difficulties, romantic and urban ennui -- it sure does look like a sign, doesn't it?

What bothers me is that Philadelphia isn't luring you; as you describe it, it's second-best in the job, love-life, housing and urban-vibe departments. Well, maybe what you need right now is family and old, tested friendships.

But you just weathered a New York winter; sun, warm breezes off the river and miniskirts loom on the horizon. It's a shame not to reap the rewards. If you must leave, have you really sated all your wanderlust at 37? You could write or do tech work from anywhere in the English-speaking world. You'd like Ireland.

At least you'll get to see one last N.Y. St. Patrick's Day parade.

Aahh the shirt! I definitely

GeofhrisKhzn — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 02:40:42 +0000

In reply to Always enjoyed yout post and

Aahh the shirt! I definitely felt there's something different but I couldn't figure out what it was. Please, pleeeaaase make it blink like the good'ol days at TPM!

Always enjoyed yout post and

havethoughtwilltravel — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:24:13 +0000

In reply to Loose

Always enjoyed yout post and it's good to see the shirt again

Love the song!!!

"If I can't make it here, I

Michael Wolraich — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:08:34 +0000

In reply to Going to your parties were my

"If I can't make it here, I won't make it anywhere."

Ha. Optimistic twist. Even if I stay, I'll move to a smaller place, so no more parties. But I may have one last hurrah the last weekend of March. You should come into the city for a New York moment.

What New York Used To Be -

quinn esq — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:10:58 +0000

In reply to OK, then get yourself off the

What New York Used To Be - The Kills.

Thanks for the tip about the

Bluesplashy — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:56:07 +0000

In reply to Most of my closest friends

Thanks for the tip about the edit. My friend is talking about San Francisco. But I must say, he does always starts this up in the wintertime.

I love David Bowie. I get the anachronistic bit but Bowie got so embedded in me it seems like he is always as current as I am.