Presumably, purchasing an extra room is consistent with renting one, so we find that Manhattan is the most expensive place in which to expand, followed by many of the largest cities in the country. On the other end are Stockton and Modesto, California, both in danger of either dying of thirst or burning to a crisp.
Should one feel pride seeing this sculpted treatment of the Star of David?
Or, resent this denigration of the symbol of the Jewish people by placing it on the bottom of a pair of slippers?
Speaking of medical issues, vaccination hesitancy in this country is ultimately inexplicable, although clearly rooted in demographics. Two disparate populations stand out in standing back from protecting their own health -- Black people generally and (predominantly white) Republicans.
One research project reports that, as of last month, 67% of white adults have gotten one shot or more vs. 60% of Black adults, while the partisan divide is more substantial at 86% of Democrats vs. 52% of Republicans. https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/poll-finding/kff-covid-19-vaccine-monitor-june-2021/
There seems to be a momentary kernel of rationality in the attitudes of Black Americans, familiar with too many examples of mistreatment by our medical establishment. But, as exemplified by the notorious Tuskegee experiment, it was the denial of treatment that often fostered death and destruction among Black people. Now, the Covid-19 vaccines are offered to all anywhere and everywhere.
Republicans are not only without a basis for hesitancy, they are denying themselves the opportunity to take credit for protecting the health and safety of the American people. After all, if there is one initiative that the Tangerine Dream deserves to take credit for, it was Operation Warp Speed, the huge investment of resources to develop a Covid-19 vaccine. Yet, instead of boasting of this success, many Republicans not only avoid vaccination, they are actively antagonistic to it. CNN reported in May, "Just 45% of House Republicans say they've been vaccinated while 100% of congressional Democrats say they've gotten the shot." Go figure.
Oh, by the way, "Jewish Americans are most likely to be vaccine accepters (85%)."
https://www.prri.org/research/religious-vaccines-covid-vaccination/While it may not affect the human race as a whole, my spirits were elevated tonight by watching the Mets in person defeat the insensitively-named Braves, the victory sealed by a spectacular play by our right fielder.
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Clue 20 Down - Red Rose (Hint: Same field of endeavor as how I spent last evening)Thanks to my brother for sending me this rumination on Jewish (not Kosher) restaurant food.
https://www.grubstreet.com/2021/07/what-it-means-to-be-a-jewish-restaurant-right-now.htmSomewhat inspired by this article, I suggested to Stony Brook Steve that we go to USA Brooklyn Deli, 200 West 57th Street, at the corner of Seventh Avenue, across the street from Carnegie Hall. It is a new joint, with the same ownership as the Brooklyn Diner, half a block away on West 57th Street, and the Red Eye Grill, immediately south on Seventh Avenue.
The deli is totally informal, order at the counter and carry your food to an elevated table at the center of the room or a ledge on the perimeter. The very busy intersection outside brought a lot of noise inside. It is Jewish to the degree that it promotes its pastrami, not much more. In fact, it also pushes its "Roman Style" pizza, rectangular pieces that seem wildly overpriced at $7.95-8.25. Sandwich prices were not as out of line, pastrami ($16), corned beef ($15). Both were hand carved, a special treat, and stacked high on marble rye, which I never liked as much as Seinfeld did (see season 7, episode 11). In a rare contrary mood, I had the roast beef ($18), so I can't comment on the taste of the other critical meats until a return visit.
