BIRDBATH #7 [CLUE #2]

Clue #2, seated.
Practically obvious by now, yes?
For contest details, see post below. 

85 5th AVENUE

Footnote to the Paul Smith post yesterday and the reference to 

B. Shackman's long-lived toy store situated at 85 5th Avenue. 

Before Shackman's opened for business, there was a house on 

that site, and in that house in 1886 lived Levi Parsons Morton,

the soon-to-be 22nd Vice-President of the United States. 

Judging from his portrait, he was not immune to the fine cut 

of a stylish coat. Same time, I can't help but wonder, had he

lived 101 years later once Paul Smith had opened, might someone

on the staff been able to help him tighten that necktie just a smidge. 

GOLDMAN SACHS

                                                                                           
   So much to consider reading the Op-Ed in today's Times from the Goldman Sachs banker who leaves the firm
   in disgust while spitting at it publicly on his way out the door. This piece puts in play matters of business
   culture, integrity, greed, honesty [or a notable lack thereof], and the fundamental consideration of customers.
 
   While reading, the foremost thought in my mind: How much spinning in a grave is possible? 
   
   What would Marcus Goldman [above], who founded his company in 1869 make of this Op-Ed?
   What would he think and what would he say if he could read the words below from someone who was
   once a Goldman true believer, but now describes the firm this way:

      

   "Today, if you make enough money for the firm (and are not currently an ax murderer) you will be promoted into a position of influence."

PRESIDENT'S DAY

I cannot pass up the chance to put that face, on this blog.

I wonder: if he could walk into City Bakery today, what would he choose?

The hunch: Baker's Muffin.