How the Sausage Gets Made

Well they're not making sausage, but you get the idea. ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

How the Sausage Gets Made

Stopping China's Spy Balloon

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Stopping China's Spy Balloon."

Unfortunately, the longer we gazed up at the sky, procrastinated, and let this Chinese surveillance craft collect and send important information to China, the worse it was for our global reputation, vital national security, deterrence for future military engagement, and priceless sovereignty and freedom. That balloon should have been found, shot down, and caught in real time off the Alaskan coast, not days later after traversing our country and so near our capital. This has been a national embarrassment and has presumably damaged vital global security interests.

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Stopping China's Spy Balloon

Healthy Avocado Toast

Wow this avocado toast was an amazing breakfast! 

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Healthy Avocado Toast

Indian Sunshine

 (Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Indian Sunshine

Fat Boy Pantry and Truck

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

(Credit Photo: Rebecca and Itzchak)

Fat Boy Pantry and Truck

Getting Ready 4 Valentine's Day

"Come n Get Your Love"

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Getting Ready 4 Valentine's Day

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.

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Focusing on Ukraine and Missing Iran

Choo Choo

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Choo Choo

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)

Kung Fu Tea

Squishable Sunflower

 

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Squishable Sunflower

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)

Lots of Fries

Lights, Camera, Action

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Lights, Camera, Action

NYC Bathroom

(Credit Photos: Dannielle Blumenthal)

NYC Bathroom

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)

Ten ‘Points to Ponder’

Three Yellow Chairs

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Three Yellow Chairs

Alligator Alley

(Credit Photo: Rebecca and Itzchak)

Alligator Alley

Refreshing Clean Pink Soap

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Refreshing Clean Pink Soap

Yolk is the King of Mayo

 

Is that a funny yoke?

(Credit Photo: Rebecca and Itzchak)

Yolk is the King of Mayo

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)

The Geico Geeko

Esrog Liquor

 

Esrog after Sukkot is a beautiful flavoring for alcohol. 

Compliments of Itzchak. 

Yum yum! ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Esrog Liquor