I saw Al Pacino in JFK

New York was also good. While waiting a very very long time in the ariport to get picked up, I saw Al Pacino. He was, I can say with confidence, being "whisked" through the airport. A few minutes later his -- what, assistant? flunky? -- whatever some guy who had been with him came back to fetch his luggage (I was waiting in baggage claim) and two airport employees were being fawning and obsequious.

My 36-hour layover in NYC was surprisingly relaxing -- Dan and Joe seem to be doing well, Max seems very well, Ash's apartment is beautiful, etc.