tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post529272631971246595..comments2024-03-28T15:05:10.372-05:00Comments on Every goddamn day: 03/28/24: The government is going to help you count those caloriesNeil Steinberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468057838260476480noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-19925684613067757072014-12-01T17:02:45.713-06:002014-12-01T17:02:45.713-06:00Neil,
I can understand why you received that lett...Neil,<br /><br />I can understand why you received that letter about taking snacks to the movies. I thought that snacks were one of the ways that theaters make enough money to stay in business given how the studios are doing their best to limit what they pay theater owners.David P. Grafnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-6553414671226741282014-12-01T16:58:12.557-06:002014-12-01T16:58:12.557-06:00I haven't really investigated what she deems h...I haven't really investigated what she deems healthy. I suspect fruits and vegetables but I doubt she is making up the menus. There are ways to make foods tasty. I am guessing the kids are complaining too much.sanfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580867647162091670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-12080671628611337352014-12-01T16:31:00.280-06:002014-12-01T16:31:00.280-06:00Mr. Evans:
Interesting comment.
I am reminded o...Mr. Evans:<br /><br />Interesting comment. <br /><br />I am reminded of the T.S. Elliot poem which reads in part:<br /><br />I am no prophet – and here’s no great matter;<br />I have seen the moment of my greatness flicker,<br />And I have seen the eternal Footman hold my coat, and snicker,<br />And in short, I was afraid.<br /><br />And would it have been worth it, after all, <br />After the cups, the marmalade, the tea,<br />Among the porcelain, among some talk of you and me, <br />Would it have been worth while,<br />To have bitten off the matter with a smile, <br />To have squeezed the universe into a ball<br />To roll it toward some overwhelming question, <br /><br />....<br /><br />And would it have been worth it, after all,<br />Would it have been worth while, <br />After the sunsets and the dooryards and the sprinkled streets,<br /> After the novels, after the teacups, after the skirts that trail along the floor-<br />And this, and so much more?—<br /><br />....<br /><br />I grow old ...I grow old...<br />I shall wear the bottoms of my trousers rolled.<br /><br />Shall I part my hair behind? Do I dare to eat a peach?<br />I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach.<br />I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each.<br /><br />I do not think that they will sing to me.<br /><br />JerryBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-78044693781311494952014-12-01T15:34:45.795-06:002014-12-01T15:34:45.795-06:00Sandy,
"All in moderation" may well be...Sandy, <br /><br />"All in moderation" may well be the key, but it's easier said than done, in my experience. : )Jakashnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-70456241583490064842014-12-01T15:16:16.692-06:002014-12-01T15:16:16.692-06:00Eating is and should be pleasurable, but overeatin...Eating is and should be pleasurable, but overeating clearly has bad consequences, and I see nothing wrong with the goverment or anyone else giving us information that will help us avoid them. Having worked in advertising I know what it can and can't do, and believing that it controls our lives to the extent you suggest strikes me as a good definition of paranoia.<br /><br />And I spread a yogurt based margarine on my morning toast. Tastes as good as butter and has far fewer calories. Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09641357239788323783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-69909659245331561572014-12-01T14:29:36.045-06:002014-12-01T14:29:36.045-06:00I agree, Jerry. It seems the more we obsess about ...I agree, Jerry. It seems the more we obsess about calories, the more weight we seem to gain. It's a cliche, but "all in moderation" is still the key.SandyKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-64387763160908554872014-12-01T14:26:01.327-06:002014-12-01T14:26:01.327-06:00Those pies are works of art, who could possibly re...Those pies are works of art, who could possibly refuse a slice or two or three. Regarding Neil's postscript., I too sneak in a small bag of pretzels or popcorn or candy sometimes at the movie theater, despite being shamed by my aghast movie companions. I draw the line at beverages, however :)SandyKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-90777470054969287172014-12-01T14:15:12.202-06:002014-12-01T14:15:12.202-06:00Folks:
I thank Mr. Steinberg for the “vote of acc...Folks:<br /><br />I thank Mr. Steinberg for the “vote of acceptability.”<br /><br />I do not want to be a 180 degree contrarian on the subject – but I believe eating should be one of the great pleasures of life. I simply think it is a waste of one’s life to fret over each morsel one puts into his or her mouth. And there is no adequate substitute for butter.<br /><br />I believe the food industry and the advertising industry are all too happy to stoke up the paranoia with respect to eating. The scam is to create a need and then create a product to fill it.<br /><br />So the question should be how to mitigate some of the harmful effects of eating. I use portion size and vigorously pursue forms of exercise that I find pleasurable. Of course one should have a yearly physical and listen to one’s doc if he says your blood in the test tube looks like schmaltz floating atop beet soup.<br /><br />When I was young cars were the hot item as was traveling in that jet plane. Now it is personal electronics. I suggest that personal electronics will soon become a bulk commodity much like refrigeration, air conditioning, and electricity.<br /><br />The real trick in life is to find substance and meaning. Do not be afraid to disregard advertising and the latest styles. That is just an advertising scam.<br />JerryBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-54856748876782300892014-12-01T13:26:51.318-06:002014-12-01T13:26:51.318-06:00I stopped eating chicken pot pies when I visited a...I stopped eating chicken pot pies when I visited a factory where they were made.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-13985014593068728212014-12-01T11:44:57.292-06:002014-12-01T11:44:57.292-06:00The problem with Michelle Obama's school foods...The problem with Michelle Obama's school foods is that the kids won't eat it, it's apparently tasteless.<br />So they throw it away & buy other stuff to eat.Clark St.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09634234069783123180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-83424142421983853482014-12-01T11:43:29.919-06:002014-12-01T11:43:29.919-06:00It's against local health regulations to bring...It's against local health regulations to bring in your own food to a theater?<br />OK Borschke, tell us exactly what municipalities have that regulation.<br />I'll bet anything, the movie theaters in that town paid off the city or health dept. to create that law!Clark St.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09634234069783123180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-73952526900267360242014-12-01T11:43:29.683-06:002014-12-01T11:43:29.683-06:00Since we've never broached the subject before,...Since we've never broached the subject before, I should point out the standards for reader comments. I ask that they be polite, or polite-ish, or not dripping with contempt. I ask they not insult each other too much, or me at all. If I limited readership of this blog to people who completely agree with me it would be a narrow readership indeed. It is not my job to engage in hand-to-hand combat with readers who are able to type. I've had my say; they get theirs. I don't find Jerry outside the realm of acceptability. Neil Steinberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11468057838260476480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-3345576751652851442014-12-01T11:41:17.578-06:002014-12-01T11:41:17.578-06:00"not to mention enough salt to hire a Roman l..."not to mention enough salt to hire a Roman legion" Swell reference! <br /><br />I'm on the losing end of the same battle that our erudite host is waging. And learning the calorie and fat counts associated with certain foods has certainly been beneficial, though not beneficial enough, sadly. : ( Interestingly (to me, though to nobody else, I realize), Neil manages to hit on what I consider both of my "exception" foods. Movie popcorn, of which I'm still inclined to wolf down way too much, despite knowing better, and pizza. I sometimes consider it a small achievement to LIMIT myself to 3 slices, alas. Starting with the idea that I might only have one would be, well, a non-starter! Fortunately, I've never seen the nutrition info for gyros posted anywhere! <br /><br />The biggest eye-opener to me, when they started labeling foods, was the amount of fat and saturated fat in pot-pies. I used to consider those to almost be a healthy option -- chicken, vegetables, what's not to like? Ah, but that delectable crust... Had to pretty much drop those from the rotation. Speaking of crusts, you've selected another fine photo to accompany the blog post. Put me down for a slice of the pecan and whatever that lattice-work one is! Why, those look like they've been picked out of a contest among thousands for a food-magazine spread. : )Jakashnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-15097392979332298332014-12-01T11:12:25.356-06:002014-12-01T11:12:25.356-06:00Since it has become obligatory for First Ladies to...Since it has become obligatory for First Ladies to adopt causes, Mrs. Obama has chosen wisely to focus on better nutrition and health. It affects everybody, although Afro-Americans will benefit disproportionately, since they suffer the most from life-shortening diseases. And, being a young, vigorous woman with an engaging personality, she's good at it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-6191828414661411502014-12-01T09:59:54.630-06:002014-12-01T09:59:54.630-06:00Jerry, let me be the first to congratulate you for...Jerry, let me be the first to congratulate you for not somehow dragging black-on-black crime into this.<br /><br />Neil--Seriously, how long are you going to put up with this guy?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-4534755131208087262014-12-01T09:15:53.838-06:002014-12-01T09:15:53.838-06:00A-not-A:
Not hypocritical – just wrong – and we a...A-not-A:<br /><br />Not hypocritical – just wrong – and we admitted that. We never realized that the government would use the IRS as a cudgel against those not in power. There is a very strong possibility that any governmental agency regulating election financing will be used to punish political enemies. For example Edwards borrowed money to pay-off his pregnant girlfriend. Yet he was criminally prosecuted for violating campaign financing laws. Democratic prosecutors also conducted a witch hunt against Republican donors in Wisconsin.<br /><br />This “intertwined stuff” or it “takes a village” is just plain medieval. And the Religious Right is just as guilty of it as liberals/progressives. They believe same sex marriage somehow sets a bad example for heterosexual marriage .<br /><br />This “intertwined” stuff simply means that my business is your business and your business is my business. This is certainly not conducive to LIBERTY.<br /><br />So what are we to have – a 50% sales tax on Malnati deep dish pizza? Be careful for what you wish.<br />JerryBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-28219054142115888902014-12-01T08:10:41.262-06:002014-12-01T08:10:41.262-06:00The conservatives against this are the same ones w...The conservatives against this are the same ones who responded to campaign finance reform with the argument "don't regulate it, just promote disclosure of information and let people judge for themselves. So yeah, it's pretty hypocritical. <br /><br />I look forward to quoting the line "if you consider us to be a nation of united citizens whose fates are intertwined" in the future. Anon-not-Anonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-4314002943619023312014-12-01T01:04:43.816-06:002014-12-01T01:04:43.816-06:00Mr. Steinberg writes:
“”””Of course, these were t...Mr. Steinberg writes:<br /><br />“”””Of course, these were the same people aghast at Michelle Obama’s efforts to keep schoolkids from getting fatter than they already are, which is just plain sense, if you consider us to be a nation of united citizens whose fates are intertwined, where we all benefit from encouraging healthful habits.”””<br /><br />When you come to think about it the RELIGIOUS RIGHT has a lot of ideas about “encouraging healthful habits.” For example:<br /><br />Only sex within marriage (and I will include SS marriage) would certainly cut down on the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies.<br /><br />And since my fate and Mr. Steinberg’s fate are so intertwined I have a lot of ideas on how he can live his life more productively and be more useful to society. (I say this with a smile and I am sure he can say the same about me. But that is the “rub.”)<br /><br />Actually President and Mrs. Obama are great parents and were in a unique position to preach to the black community the benefits of conceiving and raising children within the institution of marriage. Instead Michelle Obama took the easy way out by making “fatness” her cause.<br /><br />Finally --I believe a slice of bread contains enough energy to flatten an entire city block. Just say-in!<br /><br /><br />JerryBnoreply@blogger.com