Dear Diary:
Overheard recently as three little girls about 5 to 7 years old â" all strawberry blondes â" walked with their babysitter on West 73rd Street and discussed the mayoral election.
âMayor Bloomberg doesnât want to be mayor any more,â the one in round rimmed glasses told the two others in an exasperated voice, as if it were the third time sheâd had to explain it. âHe wants a new job.â
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