I really wanted to go to the anti-war protest today. However, when I heard that they weren't going to let people in NYC march, only stand on 1st Ave, I decided that I shouldn't. I would have gotten crushed in the crowd. I did, however, go later in the afternoon. It still was pretty crazed. All the streets were closed and there were police vans everywhere. I took some photos of the aftermath.

Some crazy guy gave me a sticker that says "Free Medical Marijuana!!!" C'mon, kids. Let's stay on topic here. Much cooler and more bizarre was the "No Blood For Oil" button that a girl gave me. The bizarre aspect is that it is literally identical to the button that I wore 12 years ago. Pretty depressing, actually.

I decided that I needed a little pick-me-up after that and wanted to take in a film. Taking my cue from the large Viva La France!! sign I saw, I decided to head for the Paris Theatre. Okay. You caught me. I was really going to see my beloved Audrey Tautou in "À la folie... pas du tout." It was a really interesting film. A French twist (groan) on "Fatal Attraction." I can't say too much without spoilers so I shan't. I'm sure it's not going to get wide release, but it's playing at Paris and the Angelika for my Gotham readers and I recommend if for no other reason than 90 minutes to stare at Audrey.

Upon my return to Grand Central, I noticed the whole place was swarming with a show of force. There were police officers, SWAT guys with rifles and National Guard with automatic weapons all over the place. I found it to be really unnerving. When security was obvious after 9/11 it was very comforting to me. Now I thought it really creepy and frightening. Brave new world, it's not.

So. Is it really going to snow another 6 - 12" tomorrow? That's fukt.