Schwarzer Ritter

Vincent-La Plaza-Zum Piano reopened yesterday evening as Der Schwarzer Ritter (The Black Knight) under the management of Peter, formerly of the Sirlbelstube.  It is the nicest beer garden in Herford, with the ancient, enormous trees housing pigeons who occasionally drop things in one's glass and a view of the Jakobikirche.  The Grand Opening was a bit too much for me, with too many suits and ties and sprayed hair and flowers, but it's too early to tell whether of not it will maintain its attraction for me as the most comfortable writing spot in town.

Half of May....

Mona Lisa's been down for two weeks now.  Giovanni and Nora have been vacationing on Crete.  Met Volker, Reiner, and Jimmy (der Singender Englander) at Stadt Coeln for knoblen last Friday and have had Jazz night, Text Art, and Live Art to keep me busy.

Writing is on the edge of a new wave, so be patient.  There are quite a few stories in the bucket, many of which will be used in "The Yellow House".  YH itself is coming along.  I may throw a few tidbits out on zavacki.com this week.  Most of my time has been spent on carving.  Gideon's Angel is about ready to ship, I've got a great brown bear and buddha on the finish line and the long term Heide und Siek and the Brueghel like nativity are there when I feel them calling.

Weather's been great.  I've got to get the bike out of the cellar and start peddling.  Om mani bicycle, Om.....