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Dear Diary, Even though Todd and I are wildly happy and incredibly satisfied with our lives since making the big move left to Green Acres two years ago, from time to time I do still have some Eva Gabor moments. With Todd’s birthday in less than a week, I find myself longing to hop on a subway or simply just walk out of my apartment building to roam the city streets in search of the perfect gift. I miss SHOPPING. This year, I think all of Todd’s birthday presents were purchased lamely online, which totally sucks. I used to always find success at The Cast down on Orchard Street. The Cast is the brainchild of our friend Chuck Bones, and Chuck is keeping the NYC punk dream alive and well on the Lower East Side with the clothes he designs and the style sizzle those looks ignite. There’s also well curated vinyl and books and photographs of legends and heroes to fuel that particular inspiration and desire. Chuck’s got good taste, as they say. Even though I’m currently a bit anti-fashion in regards to my own image, my next splurge in that direction is going to be The Cast’s “Bowery” jacket. Todd has one and I’m jealous, plus I think I can start wearing a biker jacket again now that I’ve hit a certain age and old loud and snotty disposition. I was imagining how cool it would be if The Cast had a California storefront, then I could simply jump in my car to compare the regular Bowery to the cropped version Chuck recommends for me. Perhaps The Cast West could be next door to the fantasy bar I envision opening and part of the scene I crave creating over by the Nu-Art Adult Theatre in North Monterey. Since Chuck is also a fabulous rockstar, maybe one of Chuck’s bands—the Trash Bags or the Gag Bags—would perform Friday nights at my bar. Since Chuck is also wonderfully tall and wildly good looking and totally fucking hot, maybe Chuck might make the occasional after hours appearance onstage at the notorious Nu-Art too. Places I’d Rather Be. The Cast. And I’d like to be there wi…
April 24, 2026 at 7:19 PM