From the Metro Hotel’s roof garden, which has a beach-deck feel, an odd crowd and a good view.

Children’s lingerie isn’t the business it once was.

Mike C goes to the End of Brooklyn. I explored the same territory in the snow last year.

Fun PR gaffe of the day:

Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2001 13:56:41 -0400
Subject: Requested Information: GPS Technology that is Available Today
From: …@gilden.com

Dear Mr. Lightningfield,