Recession Unspecial

The irony of it all (what all?) is that in these increasingly tough and aimless times, it is precisely the refuge for lost Upper West souls that gets hit.  “Hmmm,” says you.  Is that actually irony?  Who knows?  Go to Barnes & Noble and look it up.  Oh! It’s after 10:00 on a weeknight so now you can’t.

Barnes & Noble, 82nd and B’way:  Safe Haven, baby changing station,  inclement weather shelter, public non-lending library, make out spot, death of the independent book store, pro bono provider of unwanted middle school reunions.  All these things, but now for one less hour per day.  What are you gonna’ do?

Plus side:  You’ll always be home in time for Homicide: Life on the Street.  (In 1995.)