I noticed that as a result of the merger of Whole Foods and Amazon it was announced that Whole Foods would reduce its prices.  I understand that Whole Foods is more expensive than other food outlets, supposedly due to superior quality.  I must admit that I am not the family shopper.  Joanne is and she's loyal to Whole Foods, especially the meat, but now she's apprehensive re an inevitable fall off in quality or return to higher price.   I thought this was why we have anti trust laws. 

There's a great (and famous) diner in Vineyard Haven, Martha's Vineyard. It's been around since the 1940's where Art and Cliff parked their truck on a lot a few hundred feet from Five Corners. The decor is reminiscent of the era of the diner's birth and the metallic menu signs over the counter offer such specialties as "Tendernived Steak" for $1.25. Unfortunately, but understandably, the menu that the waitstaff presents as you are seated offers a different fare and different prices. And there are words of wisdom on the menu..."Keep your words sweet.

It’s almost that time. The time you heard about but chose to ignore or disregard because it did not apply to you, to your family. But it does apply, now. Not only do you have to accept it, but also you have to take many proactive steps to make it all happen. You have to shop and pack and prepare your first child for college -- to leave for college, to leave.  

  We aren’t accustomed to this type of news in my neighborhood.    

There has been a huge controversy going on in my town of Oceanside for approximately three years. It began when Costco filed permits to build one of their warehouses in Oceanside. Immediately those opposed to the project began letting their voices loudly be heard, at Town of Hempstead and local meetings. Their objections were varied from traffic concerns to the effect a Costco might have on the  local small  businesses.  

A signature issue involves keeping our free East River and Harlem River bridges toll-free.  

Is Terminator that far behind? A Japanese company has introduced a new application for their humanoid robot acting as a Buddhist priest for hire at funerals.   They put the robot on display at a funeral industry trade show in Tokyo chanting sutras in a computerized voice while tapping a drum.      

I was a Newsday carrier (on my bike) when I was a boy and have been a subscriber all my adult life.  I read it every morning.  I admit it's greatest draw is its Sports Section (former Sports Editor Stan Isaacs was a valued running mate and friend).