Saturday, October 18, 2025
Commuting George Santos’s prison sentence solidifies Trump’s role as the Law and Order President. Additionally, George is back on the streets in time for volleyball season.
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This squib from the New York Times should delight at least 21 people on my contact list. “In the interview, Mr. Mamdani [the Democratic Party’s candidate for New York Mayor] was quick to acknowledge the main reason he chose Bronx Science: ‘I couldn’t get into Stuyvesant.’”
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Over time, real estate has been the best investment for many Americans. “Since 2014, Idaho and Florida have witnessed the most significant growth, with median home prices increasing by 155.5% and 132.2%, respectively. Other top states include Washington (+129.1%), Utah (+127.5%), Georgia (+126.0%), Nevada (+125.7%), Arizona (+123.0%), and Tennessee (+122.6%).”
The survey below tells another story: “In some cities, home prices haven't budged in more than a century.” Cleveland, Detroit and Pittsburgh are the leading examples. The purchasing power of your proceeds from selling a home there today “wouldn’t really differ from the purchasing power of the money you spent on it 135 years earlier.”
Meanwhile, a home in San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego or Boston will have appreciated 400% or more in purchasing power.
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Gift certificate in hand, we went to dinner at Miriam’s, 300 Amsterdam Avenue; its “cuisine is uniquely, distinctly Israeli.” That was sufficient to make it a target for vandalism in the recent past. Tonight, the 30 or so two-tops inside and out were mostly occupied, making the joint noisy, but peaceful.
Madam had a tomato & nectarine salad with goat cheese and braised figs ($19) followed by spanakopita, Greek spinach pie with Swiss chard, feta, cherry tomato confit and harissa ($16). I had chicken schnitzel with creamy mashed potatoes, cured lemon sauce and beet ketchup (surprisingly tasty), a small dish of chopped salad on the side ($26). It was a very generous portion with a very crunchy crust.
Monday, October 20, 2025
It was another Daily Double, two doctor appointments today. I might start my own medical school, train them and send them over to work on me.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Is rugelach singular or plural?
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Eater.com is the Michelin Guide for the rest of us, honest appraisals of food we can afford. This is confirmed by “Best Iconic New York City Foods.”
I am familiar with many of the choices and they would be mine too. So, you might print out the list and keep it in your wallet with the $2 bill that you got from Paul Hecht.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Donald Trump commuted George Santos’s prison sentence, because “Santos had the Courage, Conviction, and Intelligence to ALWAYS VOTE REPUBLICAN!” Before this he commuted the sentence or pardoned eight other former Republican members of Congress.
It seems that being a Republican member of Congress carries the risk of being deported to El Salvador under a future president.
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While Eater.com guides you to quintessential New York dishes, the New York Times directs you to 25 best local pastry items.
It’s an interesting collection, although I wouldn’t label a knish or a baguette as pastry. On the other hand, the maple cruller at Daily Provisions, several locations, and the chocolate babka at Breads Bakery, several locations, deserve the recognition and your attention.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Its appearance on the Eater.com list drew me back to Charles Pan-Fried Chicken, 144 West 72nd Street. I had been disappointed on my only other visit (May 29, 2023), because of the woefully small serving size. No, I will not say paltry poultry portion. Since that was back in 5783, I thought to give it another chance.
I ordered the Classic Combo, two pieces of chicken, I chose thighs, mashed potatoes with gravy, a side from a group of 10, and cornbread, a bit dry without butter, honey or jam ($10.99). The chicken and potatoes were good, the chicken not as crackling as deep-fried versions, such as Popyeyes, still my favorite. The only drinks are house-made sweet iced tea, strawberry punch and limeade, all $3. If I return, I might sneak in a Diet Coke. There are only four stools at a counter to the left of the front door, a disincentive to lingering. However, if you want to eat and run, it's not a bad choice as long as you grab a handful of wipe & drys before you touch any article of clothing, yours or anyone else’s.
Friday, October 24, 2025
Is this a great country or what? You can buy a piece of the White House and you can hire the United States Army. And soon, Republican Senators will be available to hand out hors d'oeuvres at your next soirée.
Trump pardons Republicans and fraudsters. Wait--that's a tautology, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteAren’t Alan’s alliterations artful?
ReplyDeleteCome on Eater.com, get real and include Costco at E.116th St. on your hot dog list.
ReplyDeleteRugelach is singular and plural, dependent on context of usage (Horowitz v. Schwartz 1 Dept. 1898, A.D. 2nd 183 311 N.Y.S.2nd 999). The judge has ruled.
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