On a much happier note, I went to Weinberger’s for lunch today. At first it was sad, but then it got tons better. Let me explain.

Today was the second time in the last month that I’ve gone to the deli to find the door locked and a hand written note taped up saying that the power was out. I peered through the window and saw the employees sitting around, filling ketchup bottles, etc., killing time during the outage. I knocked on the window and asked, “But, were do I go for lunch now?”

The owner, Dan, opened the door and made a couple of suggestions, but I was really hankerin’ for a deli sandwich. As I pouted, he took pity and said, “Well, I could make you a cold sandwich.” I lit up and slipped inside. I said, “But your register won’t work.” Dan smiled from behind the counter, “I know your good for it.”

It is so cool be a regular!

All my favorite sandwiches involve something grilled or melted: Rubens, hot pastrami, melted swiss, etc. As I went over the menu with, “What about this one?” and “What about that one?” Each was answered with bad news. Then Dan said, “Wait. If I do cold salami instead of hot pastrami…” The sandwich master’s wheels were turning and I stood back and watched the magic.

While he was making me up a new creation, the rest of the lunch crowd hit. At least 20 people dugged on the door and walked away downtrodden. Dan handed me my lunch and I thanked him and looked out at the sad non-deli-lunch-having public. I thought, “I can’t walk out there now! There’ll be a riot!” I waited for a break in the crowd and rushed out the door like a secret agent evading the Russians.

Now I’m enjoying a brand new sandwich and it’s awesome! Man, I love that place. I’m going to recommend this one makes it on the menu: “Trint’s Lights Out Special”

Cold genoa salami, pepperoni, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, italian dressing, oregano, and mayonnaise on an untoasted hoagie.

Weinberger’s web site is now online. They have a menu and online ordering! Woohoo!

The news articles that tend to draw my attention are the ones with a hidden story buried in the details. Here’s one of those articles.

New York Health Officials Move to Get More Moms to Breastfeed.

Here’s a snip of the article from below the fold:

Even though some formulas use nutrients found in breast milk, city doctors say research proves the natural way is best.

“Decrease in infections, upper respiratory, ear,” said Dr. David Garry of Jacobi Medical Center. “Some benefit when it comes to IQ scores.”

Kim Williams-Mann breastfed her daughter for five years, and doesn’t agree with the ban.

“That doesn’t mean that those people have the nutrition or the education to support it,” Williams-Mann said. “It should be an option.”

Wait… whoa… huh? Back up.

Did you just say that Mrs. Mann breastfed her daughter until she was FIVE!!?? Aw… Eww… Ick.. That’s just… Ugh… I can’t… even… speechless.