It is a Jil Sander Vasari paper bag, priced at $290. It is described as a man-purse and features high-durability, coated paper, stitched seams and four metal eyelets that allow food to breathe. According to an article in the NY Post, women have been snapping them up. If this one doesn’t quite fit the bill, there is a black leather version selling for $630. Does this say anything significant about our society? My initial reaction to the product was negative. Then again, it’s harmless, probably even recyclable when it’s finally worn out, which would placate greeniacs, and it generates commerce and tax revenue. I think anyone who buys it is nuts, but I also question the purchase of many items available in our free society. Today a friend complained to me that he paid $60 for tickets to the U.S. Open. He wouldn’t even go near the concession stands, where a bottle of water sold for $4.50. I stopped patronizing pro sports long before I lost my job. I just couldn’t justify paying such high prices, but we should be grateful for the privilege of the opportunity of being cavalier and foolish with money. The alternative is a lot worse.
I don't know if it was the glorious weather, but people were buying and donating books today. Simon, the now 85-year-old veteran, dropped off a load, including a four volume set of fairy tales, which Mrs. Eclectic later purchased for her daughter. She donated three paperbacks and bought ten. I also sold three books in Russian, and a pristine hard cover Marvel comics compilation. Thanks, folks.
There was unwelcome action right in front of the floating book shop late in the session. Three yahoos were getting in each other's faces, making threats. One had punched a cabbie near the Sheepshead Bay train station, and two citizens decided to follow him. They did not do it intelligently, acting thuggishly. Unfortunately, my friend happened to have shown up just then, clinging to her walker. I put myself between the idiots and her and prepared for the worst. Fortunately, the perp noticed the crowd that had gathered and walked away. Soon a police car and EMT vehicle showed. An officer followed the trail on foot. Then young Ned, webmaster of the Sheepshead Bay Bites site, appeared, camera ready. He must listen to a police radio. He took a picture of the miscreant in cuffs, but wasn't sure he would use it. It was a minor event blown out of proportion by stupidity. At least no shots were fired.
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Vic’s Third Novel (Print or Kindle): http://tinyurl.com/7e9jty3
Vic’s Website: http://members.tripod.com/vic_fortezza/Literature/
Vic’s Short Story Collection (Print or Kindle): http://www.tiny.cc/Oycgb
Vic’s 2nd Novel: http://tinyurl.com/6b86st6
Vic’s 1st Novel: http://tiny.cc/94t5h
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