Open Thread

I guess anyone can make a statement about something that’s logically impossible to know and get away with it.

Donatella, I went on the Clinton Hill house tour yesterday, and I have to disagree with you on the houses. I enjoyed myself so much on this tour, one of the best I’ve been on anywhere. There was a great deal of variety in houses and lofts, and I liked both of the very narrow houses, especially the one at 141 Washington, with the English basement. I thought both were extremely comfortable and livable, and showed the personalities of their owners. 141 also showed great creativity in dealing with the mechanicals and small spaces, in general.

The modern loft was spectacular, as was the garden. The Pfizer mansion was amazing, and a great example of what you can do with a spectacular house, unlimited money, good taste and fine craftsmen. My absolute favorite was the loft in Wallabout. She took a great space and over the course of years, without a lot of money, and a lot of sweat equity, put together what I think was the most amazing loft ever. The way the light streamed in, the lighting fixtures, the use of architectural salvage, her funiture, use of color, and plants…I was blown away.

Lech, a “pool club” can be a really wonderful thing. It is tremendous fun for the kids, a place for them to be with friends, often an introduction to competitive swimming. My parents joined one which they helped start and it was really fun for us. I have great memories and I think it was fun for my parents, particularly my mother who also really enjoyed swimming and all of the related events for us.

“what do you think about the statement that the economy is doing better than if McCain had won????”

who the hell knows? it’s not like mccain had any ideas in the campaign about how to fix anything (except extend tax cuts, which was done)