January 31, 2023

Fat Boy Pantry and Truck

It's a sandwich shop and a pickup truck!  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Rebecca and Itzchak)


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January 30, 2023

Getting Ready 4 Valentine's Day

"Come n Get Your Love"

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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January 29, 2023

Focusing on Ukraine and Missing Iran

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Focusing on Ukraine, and Missing Iran."

While Russia continues to try and put the squeeze on Ukraine, the U.S. and NATO have committed to making them pay an enormous price in blood and treasure. While most of the world’s attention appears to be focused on Ukraine, Iran is quietly stockpiling nuclear weapons and preparing terrorist agents to attack—you know who. But thankfully, Israel and the U.S. can “walk and chew gum at the same time,” and Iran is not going unnoticed and, I would venture to say, will not go unpunished.

(Source Photo: https://www.pexels.com/photo/battle-black-blur-board-game-260024/)
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January 27, 2023

Choo Choo

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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January 26, 2023

Kung Fu Tea

Water - Blue

Green Tea - Green

Black Tea - Red with black in center

Oolong Tea - Yellow (from Camellia sinensis plant which has yellow in the center)

Color makes it taste better!

Hey, it sort of makes sense. ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
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January 25, 2023

Squishable Sunflower

 

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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January 24, 2023

Lots of Fries

Four Jumbo Fries. 

Barely fits on the tray.

And that was on top of the pizza that I saw the people eat!  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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January 23, 2023

Lights, Camera, Action

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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January 22, 2023

NYC Bathroom




(Credit Photos: Dannielle Blumenthal)


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Ten ‘Points to Ponder’

 
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Ten 'Points to Ponder'."

My dear father, Fred Blumenthal (ZT”L), like many from his generation, used to read Reader’s Digest. I remember that there was a section called “Points to Ponder,” which I thought was a good title for things that can have a deeper and more profound meaning in our lives. So in this vein, I’d like to share a variety of thoughts that may give you pause to ponder as well.

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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January 20, 2023

Three Yellow Chairs

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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January 19, 2023

Alligator Alley

(Credit Photo: Rebecca and Itzchak)


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January 18, 2023

Refreshing Clean Pink Soap

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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January 17, 2023

Yolk is the King of Mayo

 

Is that a funny yoke?

(Credit Photo: Rebecca and Itzchak)


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January 16, 2023

The Geico Geeko

Meet the supersized Geico Geeko.

Of course what does he say:

15 minutes could save you 15% on your car insurance

Every Geeko is a ham. ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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January 15, 2023

Esrog Liquor

 

Esrog after Sukkot is a beautiful flavoring for alcohol. 

Compliments of Itzchak. 

Yum yum! ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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The Biggest Liar in America

 
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "The Biggest Liar in America."

Who is the biggest liar in America today? You’d be hard-pressed not to answer US House Representative George Santos (R-NY). Although some would say, “What a perfect politician he makes!”

In the end, George Santos is perhaps an excellent “representative” for Congress in that he fits right into the political, news, and business culture that we live in, where lies are the norm and the truth is something to search for like a needle in a haystack. If you can find any, I’d like to sell you the Brooklyn Bridge.

(Credit Photo: Chris Short adapted via https://flic.kr/p/kedqv)
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January 13, 2023

Face Bag

Catches you attention, right?

(Credit Photo: Minna Blumenthal)


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January 12, 2023

Winter Lights

(Credit Photo: Minna Blumenthal)


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January 11, 2023

Once In a Blue Moon

A blue moon. 

It actually happened! ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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January 10, 2023

Good Looking Fire Hydrant

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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January 9, 2023

This Smells a Little Fishy

When you have a fish in your front yard. 

And something smells a little fishy about it.  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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January 8, 2023

Pop Culture Just Doesn't "Get" Us

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Pop Culture Just Doesn't 'Get' Us."

Of course, when Jews are hypocrites, act holier than thou, or do bad things, they give the rest of us a bad name, and this can breed not only confusion about Jews but also, in the extreme, hate and anti-Semitism. One Chabad Rabbi said today that the Rebbe hardly ever used the word anti-Semitism or spoke of it; instead, he focused on the idea that Jews should do good and perform acts of G-dliness and righteousness in the world.

I believe we can all agree that Jews behave differently; sometimes they do good, sometimes they don't, but regardless, we're a little bit of a mystery to many non-Jews, which is sometimes shrouded in a large dose of fiction and conspiracy. For many, I put it this way: they still can't understand why the fiddler was ever playing on the roof to begin with.

(Credit Photo: ericbarns via https://pixabay.com/photos/dancing-clubbing-dancers-nightclub-206740/)
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January 5, 2023

Big Swimming Smile

Eyes are from the swimming dumbbells.

Nose is the swim board.

Mouth is the swim noodle. 

That's a really great big swim smile!

(Credit Photo: Rebecca)


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January 4, 2023

Fish Boxes

What's the catch of the day?

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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January 3, 2023

Nice Falafel Plate


You got your Israeli Salad.

You got your Hummus and Tehina. 

You got your Fries. 

And you got your Falafel. ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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January 2, 2023

Butterfly Shirt

Fly, fly, butterfly. 

Natural, colorful, down-to-earth fashion.  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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January 1, 2023

@Museum of Natural History

That's the famous elephant in the rotunda.

And it 63 degrees in Washington, D.C. today.

That's global warming. 

Happy New Year 2023! ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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Have No Fear, Hashem Is Here

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Have No Fear, Hashem Is Here."

The terrorist Iranian regime is a mutual threat to both Israel and the United States. They should not be afraid to defend humanity from Iran’s irrational hatred and hostility.

When I watched the video of the IDF in this blog, I felt great pride in the courage and incredible progress that Israel, the Jewish State, has continued to make in building up its security capabilities. Israel’s miraculous success is based on faith, along with creativity, determination, and audacity.
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