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At dinner. It’s funny to have toddlers, know what I mean?

I have had some time to look at some statistics of people who read this blog and I want to thank some folks. Thanks goes out to Halifax, Bath, Aalst, Mettmann, Manchester, Bochum, Morfelden, Prague, Ostrava, Maples and Casablanca.

An Iraqi news reporter throws his shoes at President Bush during a ceremony in Iraq stating “This is the end”. First off, I would like to say those are pretty good reflexes for an old man. Second, I believe that perhaps Barbara must throw shoes at him because he ducked the shoe too naturally, not unlike an athlete. Third, and maybe most importantly; where was the secret service? Sure the first shoe was a surprise, but someone was supposed to “take the bullet” on the second shoe. I should have seen a man diving in front of the podium in response to the second shoe with no regard for his own life.

To the Iraqi “shoeman”; what the heck, man? You must have grown up in the posh area of Iraq, not ever throwing a rock in your life. How could you miss? Twice! You are a disgrace to your recently liberated country. You are what we, in America, call an “easy out.” He did hit the American flag, so maybe we should let a Marine talk to him about honor. Just a thought.

That’s all I got to say about that.

-Mike

Of course this is not the only way, mate.

Los Angeles has the best Chinese food. The Chinese have gathered in China Town [naturally] which is near where I work in West LA. The food is as authentic as if you were in China only better. How, you ask? Ancient Chinese secret. The restaurants prepare food that is specific to different parts of China; North China, South China, Canton and so forth. The service is great, the portions are satisfying and the meal comes with tea, soup, rice and main dish for $4.75. I’m stuffed by the time I leave and including a tip, I’m out the door for less than a super-size value whatever. The difference is, the food is healthy. Lean meat and plenty of vegetables and anti-oxidants in the tea insure a longer life than a fatty burger, but I love that too. I also love the bean sauce or salty beans. It is like Chinese ketchup. So, if your in LA, stop your rickshaw at a restaurant on the streets from Atlantic to Garfield off the 10 and treat yourself to some fresh, authentic Chinese food. But be warned; you will never want to eat Chinese food from the mall again. -Mike