1) At Subway, I saw two new kinds of potato chips: New York Reuben and Southern Biscuits and Gravy. Who says America ain’t innovatin’ any longer? Look out, mullahs!

2) Kitty-corner from NR, Senator Chuck Schumer was entering a building. He was on his cellphone in the vestibule. A lady said, “Oh my Gawd, it’s Schumer!” He got off the phone and dealt with her, in the gentlest, smiliest way. A real pro.