The National Debt Clock

They Turned this clock off in 2000 because Slick Willy left us with a surplus and they couldn't figure a way to make it run backwards.

The clock was taken down and stored until Shrub's financial expertise made it run forward once again.

By the time he had so expertly finished managing our finances, they had to expand the sign to add another digit.

The ominous placement of the sign - above the entrance to the IRS office in NYC.

Watch your wallet. Always good advice in NYC. 

Arthur Avenue - the real Little Italy - or so that say

It was a beautiful Sunday in my part of the North East so I decided to check out Arthur Avenue - 

The real Little Italy

My first stop was Tito's - real Italian Deli. When I walked in, the stereo was playing Volare'...

I sung along as I shopped for some serious Balsamic Vinegar of Modena - $16

Not their best but better that what they have at the A&P 

There were lots of food vendors along the surprisingly small street

Here is a candy that will pull your fillings out.

The proximity of Yankee Stadium is not lost on the residents

Look closely, you'll see Italian celebrities on the menu

If Mario Batali eats here, the food has to be good, right?

These made in China Italian souvenirs should help you appreciate real Italian culture 

I guess this just about sums up the true Arthur Avenue attitude

I went on a lazy Sunday afternoon. I imagine that Saturday would be more populated...