A Day of Lasts

July 27th, 2006 • Related • Filed Under

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• The last time I will wake up at Urs and Angela’s house in Brooklyn with only half an idea of where I am.
• The last time I will walk up through the dirt, homeless, vendors, and chaotic street madness that is Atlantic Avenue and 4th.
• The last time I will ride the D train in summer heat, trying to use the force of sheer will to prevent sweat from running into my eyes.
• The last time I eat a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich from the sometimes sketchy but always delicious Liberty Bagel at 31st street and 6th avenue.
• The last time I ride the PATH train into the ass-end of Hoboken, NJ, where I spend my last day in a non-descript office building surrounded by warehouses, leather wholesalers, and furriers.
• The last time I eat a dirty water hot dog from the cart down the street, and the last time I hear the proprietor swear to me that Bruce Springsteen eats his hot dogs there, too.
• The last time I enjoy a beer on a hot stoop in Brooklyn.

Today has been a day of lasts. Tommorow begins a day of firsts.

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1. 

   Comment by Beau and mom on 27 July 2006:

   We are both happy and sad. Happy for you and sad for us. We will miss you, Malcolm and Jillian, and think of you often. Take care and may God always be with you!
2. 

   Comment by Katie on 28 July 2006:

   Hi Malcolm and Jillian,

   I’ve only recently begun to follow your blog, when Millie came into your lives, but I want to say hooray for you in your adventure! It’s a wonderful thing you’re doing. I did the same when I was your age (lived in Costa Rica for a year) and never, ever regretted it.

   The first line to Billy Joel’s song “Innocent Man” begins with: “Some people stay far away from the door, if there’s a chance of it opening up.” I guess it’s something akin to nothing ventured, nothing gained, but lots more poetic. It’s a good way to live, if one can handle it. And I’m thinking you can.

   Anyway, buen viaje, amigos. Hope you’ll blog your way to Merida is it? And then some.

   Warmly,
   Katie
3. 

   Comment by krimur on 28 July 2006:

   Are you still looking for a home for Millie? Please let me know, I might be able to arrange something.

   K in Jersey City
4. 

   Comment by krimur on 28 July 2006:

   Whoops, strike that. Glad to hear she has a place.
5. 

   Comment by Amy on 30 July 2006:

   Bon voyage & happy trails my darling cousins! We’ll be seeing you soon – send lots of pictures!!
6. 

   Comment by Malcolm on 30 July 2006:

   Thanks everyone. And yes, we will end up in Merida, but not until mid-August. And you had better believe we’ll keep documenting our day-to-day right here in this space.

   Today, we are in an Orlando hotel. And yes, we’re going to Disneyworld.

   I have video from our train trip that I am editing together…I should have it up later tonight.

7. Comment by Lauren on 30 July 2006:

   I wish you’d post something already.
8. 

   Comment by Lynne on 31 July 2006:

   I would like to take Millie. I am in NH, and live alone in a spacious, quiet apartment with two gentle, elderly tuxedos, Gizzy and Jasmine. I emailed you at your ultramalcolm addres. I look forward to hearing from you.
9. 

   Comment by Malcolm on 1 August 2006:

   My apologies for the lack of post…I am waiting for my video editing software to arrive via US mail.

10. Comment by Lauren on 1 August 2006:

    I hope this lack of contact is not going to be a precursor for how things will be when you live in Mexico.

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