Today I had an opportunity to go to NYC and see a show. Of course, I grabbed at the chance.

First I made a b-line for Canal St. That’s right, "knock off" central here I come! I was able to purchase bean Tiffany & Co. earrings and a tag bracelet. I was thrilled. On this hazy day, Canal St. was packed but I got great deals. Its rows and rows of Korean stores and they hide the bootleg stuff and they call into a back room or space to look at the "designer stuff" and walkie-talkie one another to keep an eye out for trouble as in the cops. It's a real adventure. Its like being in another country. A cute vendor caught me staring at his Che t-shirt. He smiled I smiled back and asked him where he got the shirt. He pointed me in a nearby direction and I picked up the long coveted Che tee that I wear as I type.

At 2pm I head to the theatre so see Wicked. What an entertainging and political show. Turns out the wicked witch of the east and Glenda the good witch go way back. The story isn't what you thought. Judy Garland's "Dorothy" only told half of it. According to this musical there was a lot more and it turns out the woman of OZ were dealing with many of the same issues we deal with today as sisters. Interesting as well, is the fact that the Wizard has no real power and rules the people my instilling fear. (What does that remind you of?) I highly recommend this show and if I may make a prediction, Joey MacIntyre (Former New Kid on the Block) will rise again as a mainstream star. He was out of this world and without a doubt, one of the most gifted male voices I have heard in a long time. The crowd was on its feet and Joey recieved a gigantic round of applause. Its nice to see a former child star who has real talent working his craft and succeeding.

By the way, after a month of a hacking cough, I now have a sore throat.