A Break From China For A Little Americana

Just returned from a decidedly non-Asian dinner with a friend at PJ Clarke's Sidecar, where I supped on Oysters on the Half-Shell, a juicy Cheeseburger and addictive Creamed Spinach.

Not surprisingly, being back in the States, discussion turned to the economy. My companion wasn't sure if some of this downturn wasn't simply caused by fear feeding on fear.

I couldn't disagree, adding this little nugget "Forget about the dips in the Dow or the Consumer Confidence Index. When hookers by the Holland Tunnel start accepting coupons, that's when we'll know the American economy is really in the toilet."

Curious if the Wall Street Journal would consider "Holland Tunnel Hooker Watch" to keep us updated.