COLD!!!!!
Cold does not adequately describe Key West temperature this morning. When I began working on today’s blog at 5 am, it was 58 degrees. Presently 6:30 and still 58 degrees. The high today will be 64....
View ArticleLITTLE SCAM COULD TURN INTO BIG SCAM…..BEWARE
Our computers besides being helpful and providing pleasure are the tools of thieves who can do and are doing significant harm to us economically. They are getting into our bank accounts, etc. more...
View ArticleA KEY WEST TRAGEDY
A Key West tragedy. A Bahama Village fire. Claimed the lives of three. The fire occurred on January 23. Two adults and one child died. Three additional children sustained injuries and were immediately...
View ArticleGUANTANAMO U.S. AUSCHWITZ IN THE MAKING?
Guantanamo was an American disgrace when the U.S. began using it years ago to house certain type alien terrorists. Some of the acts perpetrated on those jailed there clearly non-American and...
View ArticleGREAT MOVIE…..MAMA MIA: HERE WE GO AGAIN
Yesterday was a good one for me. It may not sound so to you as I lay it out. Overall however, I was pleased. I had a visit with physician assistant Julie at my local neurologist Dr. Schnapp’s office...
View ArticleTODAY ECONOMIC WARS…..TOMORROW MILITARY?
We live in strange times. No question about it. Trump President a mere 13 days and already three economic wars declared that may have fruition. Trump announced yesterday tariff wars with Canada,...
View ArticleBRICS
A new topic for the blog. BRICS. First time I have mentioned it. I suspect it will be the first time many of you have even seen the name in print or know what it is. Time for all of us to know...
View ArticleU.S. TRAVELS AN AIMLESS PATH
The German people needed Hitler. Too bad he turned out to be the bad guy he was. The Versailles Treaty and World War I Allies denutted Germany. Stripped them economically and of their pride. Hitler...
View ArticleAFRICA…..PAIN, HUNGER, FEAR AND DEATH
Just like that! Overnight! Pain, hunger, fear and death in Africa. Why? Trump and Musk funding cuts. Friends take care of friends. Supposedly so. The U.S. has for years with many countries. Certain...
View ArticleSEE NO EVIL, HEAR NO EVIL, SPEAK NO EVIL
Eugene Robinson in the February 6th Washington Post had an excellent Opinion piece titled: “These Republicans Should Be Ashamed of Themselves.” He wrote, “As President Donald Trump tramples the...
View ArticleHOHO HO…..SUPER BOWL SUNDAY…..FUN DAY…..ENJOY
A major once a year party day. Super Bowl Sunday! America goes crazy. Properly so. This year the event is in New Orleans. The game has been played there many times over the years. I have seen three...
View ArticleINTERESTING SUPER BOWL GAME
Steve gave me a call before the game and invited me over to watch it with he and Cindy. I am not a pro football follower. Knew enough about what was expected from news releases, however. There are...
View ArticleKEY WEST AIRPORT DESIGN SCREWUPS CONSTANT…..FOR EXAMPLE NEVER ENOUGH SPACE...
Two important change of pace topics today. The Key West Airport and the Greek Isles Santorini and Amorgos. Always the same cries by Key West departing and arriving passengers…..Never enough space for...
View ArticleGOODBYE PENNIES…..GOODBYE CARDBOARD STRAWS
Trump goes after everything. Even pennies and cardboard straws. King Donald has decreed the U.S. will produce no more pennies. Cost prohibitive. Costs more than 2 cents to make one penny. His decree...
View ArticleHAPPY BIRTHDAY JUDY BLUME
One of the world’s greatest authors and Key West resident celebrated her birthday yesterday. Judy Blume. She was born February 12, 1938. My apologies for being one day late. It happens as one gets...
View ArticleHAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY
Happy Valentine’s Day! Lovers enjoy! Valentine’s Day thought to be born of the ancient Lupercalin pagan festival. A bloody, violent and sexually charged celebration. Who knows, who cares. Today,...
View ArticleKEY WEST WATER
Key West water sucks! The only way to say it. When I first came to Key West 30 years ago, it was terrific. Even mentioned it to people back then. About 15 years ago, it started going downhill. Taste...
View ArticleHAPPY PRESIDENTS WEEKEND
Happy Presidents Weekend! And for tomorrow, the holiday itself, Happy Presidents Day! We recall them all. For those of us in Key West, we remember one especially. The best of the best, Harry S Truman....
View ArticleBIG NIGHT TONIGHT
Big night tonight for me! Two firsts. The Coffee Butler Amphitheater and Willie Nelson. Never been to the Amphitheater. Excited to attend. As many the great performers I have been privileged to see,...
View ArticleWILLIE NELSON AND FAMILY
One of the best evenings of my life last night. I got to watch Willie Nelson perform in person. The program titled WILLIE NELSON & FAMILY. Held at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater in Key West. The...
View Article