Hello, Everybody -- Just a note: I reply to all comments but am told some are not delivered. This may have to do with the mysteries of cyberspace, or -- could it be? -- my own 20th Century communication skills. Will keep experimenting. Meanwhile, just a word of thanks to all who take the time and apologies if you haven't seen a reply.
Thanks to Bob Curran for pointing out preferred spelling of "margherita" pizza is, no question, "margherita." Story goes the pie was invented in 1889 to honor Queen Margherita of Savoy on a visit to Naples. Or maybe not. Experts differ. In any case, make it margherita, extra basil, please.
Brilliant decisions like New Coke and the Ford Edsel make it impossible for me to accept the widespread assumption that “businessman” is somehow a compliment. “Businessmen” make some horrifically bad decisions. Example: We just passed the anniversary of the decision by “businessman” Mark Willes to shut down New York Newsday, a newspaper that was doing a far better job of covering the City of New York than the vaunted New York Times was. Willes had zero experience in the newspaper business before taking over Times Mirror, which owned Newsday. His previous experience was at General Mills, the cereal company. So, when he killed Newsday, he became known as “The Cereal Killer.” And now Trump, who became known as a savvy “businessman,” despite his multiple bankruptcies, is giving advice on how to make soda. !Que mundo tan loco!
Hello, Everybody -- Just a note: I reply to all comments but am told some are not delivered. This may have to do with the mysteries of cyberspace, or -- could it be? -- my own 20th Century communication skills. Will keep experimenting. Meanwhile, just a word of thanks to all who take the time and apologies if you haven't seen a reply.
Thanks to Bob Curran for pointing out preferred spelling of "margherita" pizza is, no question, "margherita." Story goes the pie was invented in 1889 to honor Queen Margherita of Savoy on a visit to Naples. Or maybe not. Experts differ. In any case, make it margherita, extra basil, please.
Same here, Seemi -- half my teeth are make-believe anyway.
Over-achieving is a polite way of say neurotic. Good to see the gang.
Gwen -- Pacing myself and taking no chances, I brush three times a day.
Mountain Dew, but don't spread the word. Bad for his image.
Try "Vino Tinto II" from Coca-Cola. Tastes like Dr. Pepper.
Ed -- You ARE a daredevil.
Sucre viva!
Next, government-mandated egg in egg cream?
First Coke I had was in Southampton, at home of my godfather. Life has never been the same.
Sweet, Phil. Thanks/fb
Sweet. Trust me.
Brilliant decisions like New Coke and the Ford Edsel make it impossible for me to accept the widespread assumption that “businessman” is somehow a compliment. “Businessmen” make some horrifically bad decisions. Example: We just passed the anniversary of the decision by “businessman” Mark Willes to shut down New York Newsday, a newspaper that was doing a far better job of covering the City of New York than the vaunted New York Times was. Willes had zero experience in the newspaper business before taking over Times Mirror, which owned Newsday. His previous experience was at General Mills, the cereal company. So, when he killed Newsday, he became known as “The Cereal Killer.” And now Trump, who became known as a savvy “businessman,” despite his multiple bankruptcies, is giving advice on how to make soda. !Que mundo tan loco!
You are hilarious Fred :)
Nice write-up Fred. I enjoy Coke with pizza and Chinese food. No Diet ANYTHING for me !
Same here, Seemi -- half my teeth are make-believe anyway.