Selling My Books on the Streets of Brooklyn 5/16 - Bets

There are many interesting items in today’s NY Post. An op-ed piece by Thomas Reppetto bore this headline: New York Pols: The New Mafia? He argues that the only way to clean up the corruption is to follow the same path that was used to cripple the mob: the involvement of the federal government. I'd bet there will be nothing but slaps on the wrist.

It is reported that the economy of Euro-using countries has sunk for the sixth straight quarter. I’d bet the Socialists amongst us still believe we should follow their path.

The top five earning athletes last year were: boxer Floyd Mayweather, 90 million, LeBron James, 56 mil; Drew Brees, almost 48 mil; Kobe Bryant, almost 47 mil; and Tiger Woods, 41 mil. This includes endorsements. Mayweather fought only twice. What a country!

In 1991 artist John Currin caught a lot of flack for a painting titled Bea Arthur Naked, which was labeled misogynistic. Yesterday it sold at auction at Christie’s for 1.9 million. Spokesman Koji Inoue said: “It’s historically significant - it’s radical to sexualize someone people think of as asexual.” Here’s the piece in question, for which the woman who had an amazing TV run on Maude and Golden Girls did not pose:

Surprisingly, the print version of the Post went full frontal, while the web version cropped it. I don't get why it's worth so much money. Then again, that is frequently the case, especially concerning modern works, and I'm no art expert.


It was inevitable - Nashville has introduced a gay male character. I sense there will soon be a female one as well. I’d bet that Juliette’s assistant is in love with her, although there has been no hint of it as yet. Hayden Panettiere’s character has had awful luck with her lovers. She may "switch teams," as Seinfeld said when Elaine tried to convert a male.

The floating book shop's good luck continued. Michael donated six books in Russian. I commented on his weight loss and he simply raised an eyebrow. I hope he isn't ill. I thank him and all the buyers and the elderly woman with the lovely British accent who donated an autobiography by Katherine Hepburn.
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