June 2026
The narrative's a product, like any other part is...
a month of always needing a haircut;
a month of finding the joy in mundane firsts;
a month of being so unfamiliar with euphoria that the entire city bought into the possibility;
a month of fine-grained details;
a month of clever riffs;
a month of cherishing every moment together;
a month of our extended circle opening their own places and them all being incredible;
a month of getting back to old haunts;
a month of being out of season;
a month of seats you aren't mad at, and of perfect weather;
a month of incredible skill, or luck, or maybe the combination of the two?;
a month of towering displays;
a month of core memories of the East Village at 11:30 PM on a Saturday night;
a month of patient love;
a month of appreciating every block;
a month of being there at the start;
a month of feeling responsible;
a month of a time to be alive.
