Suze Rotolo, the girl depicted with him on the cover of Bob Dylan’s first album, has, 45 years later written her memories of their life together and of the early 60’s NYC folk scene. Although it has a publication date of May 13, it has been widely circulated (See for example, this post and this LA Times review and this Gawker Gawk .) The New York Times review is here with an excerpt here ; National Public Radio here. For Dylan fans or those with an unceasing yen for nostalgia, try these Dylan-Rotolo photos. It’s a good book about that time & place. I was there some (see last graph, below) and think her report catches well much of the flavor of the time. (Unlike, for example, “Positively 4th Street,” a book I found way too snarky.)

One of the great harms to Ms. Rotolo, I guess, of having been close to Dylan, is that he sucks the oxygen out of the room.

Are you, like me, a bottom feeder? Are you always on the look out for a bargain? Does the term "full price" make you nauseous? Then, I have some news for you. Three sales, going on now can make the late summer of your discontent, glorious shopping.

Ends Tuesday The sale which will likely end on Tuesday Sept. 11. is at The huge Housing Works thrift at 143 W 17th St. (bet 6th & 7th)
212.366.0820 Open: Mon-Fri 10AM-7PM. 75% off all clothing Yes! exquisite, very lightly used shirts and blouses, slacks 75% off. Black cotton vests now $2. wool, cotton, linen and silk slacks $2,3,4. The problem -- no suits for men. The answer:

17 West 17th Street This thrift which benefits UJA, and will be closed Thursday for Rosh Hashana, all clothing 75% off, has for example, Frank Stella suits for $10. Some of the clothing is new (tags still on). Unfortunately, the store has a huge selection of samples which, while inexpensive, are not part of this sale.

Sporting Goods? Paragon Sports which is at 867 Broadway (18th Street) is having its Warehouse Sale.

Protest Saturday September 8, 10AM As part of the ongoing demands that New York and Federal authorities fund appropriate health monitoring and treatment for responders to September 11, NYC's Central Labor Council has asked people to turn out Saturday 10 AM.

HONOR, SUPPORT AND RESPECT
the contributions and sacrifices of all workers

WHEN: Saturday, September 8, 2007 at 10:00 A.M.

WHERE: West Broadway between Vesey and Barclay Streets

Sponsored by:

NYC Central Labor Council
NYS AFL-CIO
Building & Construction Trades Council

The strong positions taken by Mt. Sinai's Irving J. Selikoff Center For Occupational & Environmental Medicine on behalf on injured and ill September 11th responders has subjected them to a hail of criticism which ironically is more or less identical to that leveled at Dr. Selikoff himself when he began campaigning against reckless exposure of workers and citizens to asbestos. I've been treated by the Selikoff Center for job injuries and I've used their expertise in asbestos litigation. See you Saturday Morning.