In NYC, there’s much talk of Bloomberg’s overreaction over hurricane BOREine, Trader Joe’s return policy on $300 worth of beef jerky, etc – but people – Irene may have been boring here, but she did a serious number on the lovely Catskills and Vermont, the most idyllic places closeby. Space on Ryder Farm, where I’m supposed to workshop House of Home starting Thursday, is still flooded / without power. So Snark we might, but let’s remember the people who are currently seriously screwed.