An email from Paul-Joe

We are going back in time to "The Block". I pasted the first email created for the West 11th Street alumni directly below. Mike Piazza


" Dear Friends,

I am happy to report that due to my recent re-acquaintance with my old and good friend Mike
Let me also say how rewarding it is to see our February 2006 reunion gaining momentum, with the group adding such critical components as the long lost Mike Piazza. The only downside to Mike is that his memory of past deeds seems to be pretty good, which may have some of us in denial mode. Nevertheless, there is something very special about old friends, and certainly about the bond we all created on that common but unique corner we all call "The Block." I wish I were there to share these experiences with all of you, but I will gain comfort in knowing that time will come, and the next reunion will be bigger and better than ever, even if Fazio behaves himself.

Hope to speak with you all soon.

In Friendship,

Paul "

Cinquante Anni

Ok. In the next 12 months I will learn:

To speak French, Read Hebrew, touchtype, lose 25 pounds, run for 60 minutes 3 times a week, double last years income and organize and apply my 130+- undergraduate credits to completing a BS degree. To be continued..

This year I turned 50. Cinquante anni. Now what ?

Sunday, October 8th, 2006. It appears that I have been on a trajectory into chaos. I started my early adult years with a general idea of where I was going. I am still going, but I never anticipated the hundreds, if not thousands, of forks in the road. With each choice I veered left or right and my straight line pathway became a spiraling zig-zagging journey. My Myriad. I want to say, "how the fuck did I get here?", but I know how, I just can't believe it.