What were the other reasons? Was it racism, history of sexual assaults, or the total ignorance of government and world affairs that you found so attractive?

But Obama did not promote his book while he was President, so the issue is moot. 

Who answers numbers they don’t recognize nowadays? No one I know. The whole point is, you’re being disturbed by the phone ringing for garbage calls.

Working like crap so far on my iPhone. I’ve got the CallFilter spam blocker turned on, and my phone is still ringing for numbers that come up on caller id as “Potential Spam” and “Unknown Caller”(no number available, so you can’t even block it).

Shit, I could roll several in 30 seconds. I learned from someone who used to roll loosies for street dealers as a kid, for a nickel a pop.

I have some chandelier type light fixtures, and I wash all the glass pieces in the dishwasher. Also, the plastic filter parts of my drip coffee pot. And vases that get cruddy deposits inside. 

The Newark Museum, in Newark, NJ is fantastic. The collection of American art, including Native American art, from colonial times to the present is a highlight, as well as their collections from other parts of the world, like Asia(especially Tibet) and Africa. In Philly, the Franklin Institute is great for kids, but I…

I like to use the saying “May his(or her) memory be a blessing”, or some variation of that in a condolence note. It’s a Jewish expression but it works for everyone, whether they are believers or not. 

I really enjoy the High Line. I think it’s a great addition to the city. Last time I was there early in the evening, during the winter, it was practically deserted, and you get a great view of the skyscrapers lit up at night. And even when it’s crowded, hey, it’s Manhattan, if you’re trying to get somewhere on foot, th…

Not a vegan, but after being married for 25 years, my sister-in-law(brother’s wife) still can’t remember that my husband won’t eat pork for religious reasons, and very often serves it when we visit. That would be like me inviting vegan friends I’ve known forever for dinner and then “forgetting” and BBQing a steak for…

There are exceptions to the rule against using credit card convenience checks. I have done so a number of times. When they are offering no interest for a year or more, and the fee is only 1 or 2%(right now most of the ones I see are 4 or 5%), it’s definitely the cheapest and easiest way to get a short term or bridge lo…

And you are such an expert about the Muslim world that you can authoritatively state what the most common interpretation is??? What are your qualifications exactly? 

It means even if you think you’re getting something for free, there’s always a payback. However sometimes you work or pay for something and don’t get what you are entitled to. Such is life.

I wash poultry myself, how else do you get off all the little loose bits of fat and gunk, especially inside the chicken? And since the water is not on full blast, I’m not spraying bacteria all over the kitchen.

The truth is, you may not get what you pay for, but you’ll always end up paying for what you get.

“Save 6 months worth of emergency money before trying to pay down your debts” This is dumb if you’ve got high interest credit card debt. Better to pay that down first, and if you do have an emergency, that’s the time to get out the credit card. But if you don’t have an emergency, you’ll save yourself a lot of interest…

Which is more likely to happen; that one day he will serve a full and complete sentence, or that he will write one on Twitter?

This sounds like a good idea.

I’m sorry, but those latkes in the photo are too thick and they look undercooked. They should be evenly golden brown all over and have thin, crispy edges. I make them the way my mother and grandmother did, with onions, eggs, salt and a little bit of matzo meal or flour. Also, always grate the potatoes coarsely by…

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