Porsches, Picasso’s, and Stradivariuses A Steinway piano is a hand-made marvel, full of intricate detail and workmanship, sought by collectors and valued accordingly. A true “piece of work,” one might even say. Ditto such treasures as a Stradivarius violin, a Picasso painting, a Porsche sports car, and a Rolex watch. So . . . how...Read More
Porsches, Picasso’s, and Stradivariuses A Steinway piano is a hand-made marvel, full of intricate detail and workmanship, sought by collectors and valued accordingly. A true “piece of work,” one might even say. Ditto such treasures as a Stradivarius violin, a Picasso painting, a Porsche sports car, and a Rolex watch. So . . . how...Read More
Two Kinds, “Mild” and “Spicy” “Meat cone” sounds like something you might overhear in a high school hallway or boys’ locker room — and it wouldn’t be a compliment. So, I’m not sure I love that as a snack name — in this case, at K’nack’s food stall, located inside the Keg and Case Food...Read More
Porsches, Picasso’s, and Stradivariuses A Steinway piano is a hand-made marvel, full of intricate detail and workmanship, sought by collectors and valued accordingly. A true “piece of work,” one might even say. Ditto such treasures as a Stradivarius violin, a Picasso painting, a Porsche sports car, and a Rolex watch. So . . . how...Read More
Dissed by The Donald What provoked Mr. Trump’s ire? My son’s very blue “Obama” cap. Lessening the blow: it wasn’t delivered by the current Commander-in-Chief, but by a lookalike strolling Manhattan for an upcoming Comedy Central show (we were recently in town visiting). P.S.: I had to sign a release allowing Comedy Central to use...Read More
Hard Worker . . . or Swindler? Calling someone a “gem” or a “sweetheart” is clearly a compliment. Meanwhile, the terms “thug” and “jerk” are clearly a dis. But, what does the speaker mean when they call someone a “hustler?” — as in, “That Bob, he’s a real hustler!” (note: “Mary” and “she” works just as well)....Read More
