O Carnegie Deli Adieu

O Carnegie Deli, Adieu O Carnegie Deli, Adieu, we'll see no more of you. In year when so many noted others have left New Yorkers will soon become pastrami bereft. They'll no longer be able to fill their belly with huge piles of it from the Carnegie Deli piled incredibly high within fragrant seeded rye. So accompany me and shed a big tear for the heart attack food of yesteryear. HzL 12/30/16 Carnegie Deli, closing Saturday, serves its last sandwiches in NYC ... www.amny.com/.../carnegie-deli-closing-saturday-serves-its-last-sandwic... 2 days ago - New Yorkers and tourists are lining up to say goodbye to the Carnegie Deli. Marian Harper is the owner of the iconic deli. She inherited the restaurant from her father. David Verdini/Courtesy of Carnegie Deli "They know to come here hungry," says Harper. "They love the big portions. My father called it gargantuan sandwiches, he used that name." The deli's oversized portions and over-the-top attitude made it an essential New York experience. "The Carnegie is really the New York Jewish deli," says Ted Merwin, professor of history at Dickinson College, and the author of Pastrami on Rye: An Overstuffed History of the Jewish Deli. "It's a symbol for what I call the ethos of excess." Merwin says restaurants like the Carnegie Deli and its longtime rival, the Stage Deli, played an important role in American Jewish culture. http://media.npr.org/assets/img/2016/12/23/13_09_27-verdini_carnegie-deli-182-2--55_custom-013a37fd2cf43f277df8031cf2f91025281179b5-s1200-c85.jpg

In Olden Days

In olden days I suppose that there must have been those who were equally murderous. More than a few were immortalized in glorious glow, centuries ago in iambic by Shakespeare in full heat, but I doubt much literary fame will greet Mr. Sheen's idiotic tweet of which the full text follows next: HzL 12/29/16 PS: And it won't require an encyclopedia to interpret the ensuing reactions from social media tweet was shared as the world reacted to the death of Debbie Reynolds It read: 'Dear God; Trump next, please! Trump next, please! Trump next, please!' Some social media users vented by urging police to arrest the 51-year-old actor Others returned his death wish, saying Sheen should be the next celebrity to die By Gareth Davies For Mailonline PUBLISHED: 05:57 EST, 29 December 2016 | UPDATED: 06:53 EST, 29 December 2016 e-mail 8 shares 14 View comments Charlie Sheen is facing a massive backlash after he took to social media to pray Donald Trump would be the next celebrity to die. His tweet, which read, 'Dear God; Trump next, please! Trump next, please! Trump next, please! Trump next, please! Trump next, please! Trump next, please!,' was shared just hours after it was announced Debbie Reynolds had died in an apparent reaction to the latest huge name to pass away in 2016. The post caused fury among mourners of the actress, with users calling him a 'scumbag and a 'useless cockroach'. +4 Charlie Sheen attends the Snow Queen Cigar Smoker of the Year awards at Boisdale of Canary Wharf on December 12, 2016 in London, England +4 Charlie Sheen attends the Snow Queen Cigar Smoker of the Year awards at Boisdale of Canary Wharf on December 12, 2016 in London, England Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4073106/Fury-Charlie-Sheen-says-Trump-celebrity-die-prompting-backlash-web-users-calling-scumbag-useless-cockroach.html#ixzz4UEC0FCUW Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook

Real Estatin in america: More and More

More and More it's hard to ignore the increasing cost of rent to be a resident. Will things get better with a billionaire as president? Well, while I don't particularly want to shout it, but I must say I that I rather doubt it. So how will young people make a life and earn enough to support a wife? Not to mention seek artistic pleasure or other pursuits requiring leisure. For while it's bad enough to be poem-less it would be even worse to be homeless. HZL 12/27/16 About 2,910,000 results (0.58 seconds) Search Results Not surprisingly, California cities dominate the list of America's priciest cities. New York City, New York. ... San Francisco, California. ... Honolulu, Hawaii. ... Boston, Massachusetts. ... Washington, D.C. ... Oakland, California. ... San Jose, California. ... San Diego, California. More items... Top 10 Most Expensive Cities in the U.S. | Investopedia www.investopedia.com/articles/.../top-10-most-expensive-cities-us.asp Feedback About this result • The most unaffordable place to live in America is… - MarketWatch www.marketwatch.com › Personal Finance › Real Estate › In One Chart Sep 30, 2016 - The most unaffordable place to live in the U.S. is not San Francisco or ... and San Jose — are moving from the pricey city center to Brooklyn, ... Priciest urban areas - 10 most expensive cities in America - Pictures ... www.cbsnews.com/pictures/10-most-expensive-cities-in-america/ Honolulu. Can of coffee: $7.32. San Francisco. Can of coffee: $6.04. New York (Queens) Can of coffee: $5.15. San Jose, Calif. Can of coffee: $6.58. Hilo, Hawaii. Can of coffee: $6.16.Stamford, Conn. Can of coffee: $5.18. Orange County, Calif. Can of coffee: $5.33. Washington, DC. Can of coffee: $4.93. Average rent: ... The 20 Least Affordable Places To Live In The U.S. - Forbes www.forbes.com/sites/.../the-20-least-affordable-places-to-live-in-the-u-s... Jun 24, 2016 - The 20 Least Affordable Places To Live In The U.S. ... San Diego homes may be pricey, but it's one of the best cities for jobs for millennials with ... The most expensive cities in America - Business Insider www.businessinsider.com/most-expensive-cities-in-america-2016-3 Mar 12, 2016 - Miami, Florida. 49th most expensive city in the world. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (TIE) 46th most expensive city in the world. Honolulu, Hawaii (TIE) 46th most expensive city in the world. Seattle, Washington. San Francisco, California. Houston, Texas. Washington, DC. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Top 10 Most Expensive Cities in the U.S. | Investopedia www.investopedia.com/articles/.../top-10-most-expensive-cities-us.asp Aug 9, 2016 - People relocating for business, new jobs or simply planning a vacation can benefit from knowing details about the most expensive cities in the ... Cost of Living Ranking in North America (USA and Canada). Updated ... https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/index/north-america 2016 Cost Of Living in US and Canada. What are the most expensive, and the cheapest,American cities? People also ask

A Belated Fishy Carol

https://thenypost.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/sea-lion-christmas-band_wp.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=231&h=154&crop=1 Here's wishing you a belated (pronounced berated) Merry Christmas. I think we'll have to take the word of those in Jappropriate Apparel that this is really a Japanese Xmas Carol and that the main performer of the Seal Band isn't just nosing after a small fish in the trainer's hand. 12/26/16 HzL Search Results A sea lion band in Japan is learning to play a Christmas carol | New ... nypost.com/.../a-sea-lion-band-in-japan-is-learning-to-play-a-christmas-c... 1 day ago - Otaru Aquarium in Japan is famous for these highly intelligent, musical instrument-playing sea lions. With the holidays around the corner, this rockin' sea lion band isadding a Christmas carol to its repertoire.

An Irish expat's Xmas

‘In 30 degree heat you forget about Christmas jumpers’ Irish people overseas describe how they will celebrate Christmas this year An Irish expat's Xmas An Irish expat's Xmas When it's 30 degrees Centigrade in December that's Celsius not Fahrenheit, an Irish Xpat again begins to remember her childhood Yuletides bright but now, instead of dashing through snow, it's to the beach they'll go, all in their Kombi Van, according to plan..... Despite an emotional price, it's not too bad to miss the ice. ...and here in South Florid-a this year it's just as torrid-er, but Season's Greeting y'all, whether or not you'll need a shawl. 30 = 86 HzL, 12/24/16 about 21 hours ago Ciara Kenny 0 Dave Dillon: “We’ve a book called Kiwi Jingle Bells that starts, ‘Dashing to the bay, in a Kombi camper van, Christmas at the beach, the family master plan. . .’ ” Dave Dillon: “We’ve a book called Kiwi Jingle Bells that starts, ‘Dashing to the bay, in a Kombi camper van, Christmas at the beach, the family master plan. . .’ ” Previous Image Next Image Dave Dillon: “We’ve a book called Kiwi Jingle Bells that starts, ‘Dashing to the bay, in a Kombi camper van, Christmas at the beach, the family master plan. . .’ ” Sarah Rooney: “Only when I went Christmas tree shopping with my housemates did I realise the festive season was really upon us.” Seán and Aoife Corcoran in Doha: “Many expats who stay in Qatar attend special festive brunches, but for us a Christmas Day spent at home is sacrosanct.” Siobhán Nolan: “It’s wonderful to be wrapping your Christmas lights around palm trees in the sun.” Previous Images More Images oS Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Email App Share to Pinterest Dave Dillon, New Zealand: ‘My son can’t understand why Santa has such a big coat’ This will be my tenth southern hemisphere Christmas, but I’m not sure I’ll ever get used to them. Our four-year-old son is just mad for Santa and Christmas, but he’s growing up in New Zealand thinking that Christmas means summer holidays, going to the beach and cricket in the back yard. He doesn’t understand why Santa has such a big coat, or why Christmas stories invariably include snow. The Kiwis have adapted many of the Christmas fairy tales and songs to suit their climate. We’ve a book called Kiwi Jingle Bells that starts “Dashing to the bay, in a Kombi camper van, Christmas at the beach, the family master plan . . .” There is a lot to be said for a summer Christmas, though. I’ve established a tradition with the in-laws where we have an annual Christmas cocktail. It’s pretty enjoyable sitting in the hot afternoon sun drinking a mojito, with festive tunes playing and the tree twinkling in the corner. Who wouldn’t rather that to the rain lashing at the window? But the tree doesn’t quite twinkle enough when the sun doesn’t go down until 9pm. Last year I had some icicle lights around the patio, but my son never saw them because he’s in bed asleep long before they get turned on. The lights are one of the things I miss most. When I see photos of Grafton Street, I get serious pangs of homesickness. And don’t mention the pubs, and the pints, and ‘packages o’ Tayto’. But we’ve our own family here now, and we’re making our own traditions and memories as our son grows up living a fairly idyllic Kiwi life. Sarah Rooney, Melbourne: ‘Last Christmas was dominated by an inevitable sense of absence’

A SEASONAL THOUGHT ?

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=imgres&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi9j5r0pYrRAhWFsVQKHVbtD3YQjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.com%2Fnews%2Fworld-europe-33153703&psig=AFQjCNFaRV4ioPEh_TuiP38IIIySQJihJg&ust=1482581846855411 A SEASONAL THOUGHT ? Oh if there could be less hateful invective and we could have a sense of perspective: By an exceedingly rare combination of proper temperatures, chemicals and gases life has arisen on earth and given rise to its proliferation over eons in often overwhelming masses. To study only some of its intricacies has required the diligence of brilliant PhD's working over several centuries. Yet trying to live in harmony here is all that is really asked of us: Without love, Life in our crowded-- yet still lonely-- sphere has become increasingly dangerous and, as we all fear, could even disappear. MORAL: Reconciling conflicts, with mutual respect and fun is easily said, but much harder done.

OUR NEW FIRST FAMILY

Trump's 'first family' approach to governing: How unusual? American history is full of first sons and daughters who did just about everything. But Donald Trump's situation appears unique. (Christian Science Monitor). OUR NEW FIRST FAMILY Human beings are such a complicated lot it's hard to know just what you've got after all those genes divide then recombine-- Sometimes it's horrible, others it's fine. John Quincy Adams is a case in point-- he was admirable yet his brothers stunk up the joint. It will certainly be interesting to see what will happen to our new first family-- or, to be correct, better make that" elect". Assuming we'll have a future, as well as alsoTV,think of all the shows they're going to see-- some offspring may be admired while others perhaps "fired" to reviews that could be either bad or gushin', depending on whether they're in English, Chinese or Russian? HzL, 12/16/16