Coop Meeting at 409 Edgecombe Avenue

I have to admit since instituting a drinks party before the monthly coop meetings at 409 Edgecombe we are really getting a lot done (and having a BLAST!). As you can see we have finally been able to redecorated the lobby. We have also kicked out the trouble makers, put in a bicycle rack, and gotten rid of some strange odors coming from a few of the vacant apartments. Now if I could just get the ghost of Walter White to leave my floor we would be all set.

I LOVE HAMISH BOWLES' STACHE!!!

My favorite NYC dandy, Hamish Bowles, is sporting a new stache and I think it looks fantastic! It's his best accessory yet. I am hoping he goes for a beard next! I am your biggest fan Hamish!

More From Milan

I did make it to the amfAR event in Milan before heading back to NYC. Lois snapped a few pics of this woman who we see all over. I think she is some sort of performance artist or clown. I have never seen her perform but I have heard she is really good at mime and tap dancing.

I have tried to speak to her on several occasions but can't make sense of anything she says. I think she only speaks Italian. Last night she tried to hit me with that green cane when I suggested she let me try on her hat.

I suspect she has some sort of drinking problem. She had a strong smell of beer and urine about her person.

Milan Shows

I went to Milan for the weekend and intended to attend the Dolce and Gabbana show but was so tired after the flight over I slept through it.

I think D&G forgave me. I am just not as young as I once was. I don't think I can do these weekend trips to Europe anymore.

At least my friend, neighbor, and travel companion Lois took this great pic of me with my new rolling suitcase! I know I am fat as a house and need to buy some looser fitting clothes, but I am still hoping the diet starts working soon!

Some Book Launch Party

A few nights ago after too many cocktails with some of my octogenarian friends at Gino's I was fumbling around in my bag for my wallet and found an invite to this party. I dashed over with my dear friend Sylvester Samsonite (87 year old heir to the Samsonite luggage fortune). Although rich as can be he loves to hit parties for free drinks and food

We were greeted at the door by Mary McFadden who had forgotten to wear lipstick and seemed extremely disoriented. I was shocked that she had a raccoon in her purse. I told her I couldn't talk to her unless she did something with her lips and

headed for the food bar.

Unfortunately- there wasn't even a cube of cheese left. Jeffrey Costello and Robert Tagliapietra had consumed everything (see bellies below). Christopher Makos thought it was very funny for some reason and that character on the right took my glasses off and put them on.

I spent most of the evening trying to get them back from him. He finally handed them to me when I told him he could buy a better fitting pair for himself at Sol Moscot.

The very courageous Niki Hilton was there as well. As you know she suffers from a severe case of ingrown toenails and has had an extremely tough time since her last surgery. She was wearing an unsightly medical boot and requested I not photograph it.

I told her she should think about a perm. Her hair seemed so limp! I think she was with her psychic but I am not sure.

DIOR - THE BOOM BOOM ROOM

I had such a good time at the Dior 10th

anniversary for J'Adore.

The Boom Boom room at the Standard Hotel is my new favorite event venue. And Max the bartender really knows how to mix a stiff Gin and Tonic.

As usual Helen Lee was wearing no stockings and too much perfume- but I ask 'Who cares?' In full disclosure -the perfume triggered a Cindy McCain level migraine but before I became incapacitated I suggested she donate her hair to a wig charity and she agreed! She is so giving! Helen you are the BEST! She may get a pixie cut!

But why Helen were you wearing 'CHARLIE' at a Dior event?

If Waris shows up you know you will have a good time! He was asking people to pull his finger but I knew better. Haha! I have been the victim of his favorite trick before. Let's just say Waris is a master of the 'silent but deadly' and leave it at that! Thank GOD J'Adore was being spritzed everywhere- constantly!

Quando Quando

Along with Royce I am very interested in Latin Culture- this fall I am taking Salsa and Spanish Classes.

Going Green!

The Confirmed Bachelor officially and strongly endorses the use of GREEN M&Ms as a homeopathic remedy for most ills!

Sources confirm Bob Dole has just signed a contract with MARS to be the official spokes person of Green M&Ms after a dispute with the makers of Viagra.

Throw out those little blue pills and grab a handful of your favorite chocolate! GO GREEN!

Baggage

I came across the above photo of me and my friend S. Malone traveling in China in the mid '80's. We were on a pilgrimage to the home of our favorite Southern Baptist missionary- Lottie Moon and also in search of the BEST General Tao's Chicken recipe. Unfortunately, Lottie's farm and home had been turned into a cheese factory run by wayward women and orphans. Surprisingly - there were no Baptist converts to be found and we found the Chinese food in China to be horrible!!

As you can see in the photo we carried so many suitcases. Today - I travel with much less baggage literally and figuratively. One Filson bag usually holds all I need. However, always having to employ a porter was much more glamorous.