The lobby had some puddles this morning that were gone by the afternoon. The other two buildings in the complex weren't as lucky. One has a nasty odor and inches of water in the laundry room. The maintenance crew had more work than usual today. My buddy, Bags, didn't fare too well, either. His basement was flooded. Fortunately, we haven't had much rain today. I set up shop at eleven and managed to sell a couple of thrillers to the Merry Mail-woman before a light shower forced me to vamoose. I didn't have the patience to wait it out. Sure enough, an hour later, while seated at the computer working on Bob Rubenstein's The White Bridge, the sun appeared and has since remained out. That's how the ball bounces sometimes.
Here's another example of how deep the cancerous entitlement mentality has taken root in this country. Actress Faye Dunaway has residences both in California and New York. Her driver's license was issued in the Golden State. Her NYC apartment is rent-controlled. She has been renting it since 1994 and pays $1048 per month. The market value of the flat is estimated at $2300. I don't imagine she is making tons of money these days. After all, she is now 70, but one would think she would have substantial savings from her salad days. And she has had at least one credit per year throughout her great career, according to IMBD. She may even be drawing Social Security. I suppose she could have lost a lot of money through bad investments. Her house in LaLa land is said to be modest, and she drives an '07 car, which is commendable. She is suing her NYC landlord, who is trying to get fair value for the apartment. She is claiming to be a resident, which is outrageous. Besides, whether or not she is a resident is irrelevant. If such a successful person qualifies for rent-control, who wouldn't? Only saps like me who bought a co-op and worked hard to pay it off in 13 years. Her son and another person are also listed on the lease. Divided by three, that would make the rent less than $800 each, a steal in the Big Apple. She is a wonderful actress (Bonnie and Clyde ('67), Chinatown ('74), Network ('76). She came back strong from the hosing critics gave her for Mommie Dearest ('81) - but she should not be able to get away with this.
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