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FIRST ANNIVERSERY OF JIMMY BUFFETT’S DEATH SEPTEMBER 1
The first anniversary of Jimmy Buffett’s death is close at hand. Key West is preparing a major celebration in honor of the man. I have decided to share a few words each day about Buffett. A history of...
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DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION A WINNER…..IT’S A NEW DAY
The Democratic Convention last night was a winner. Suggestive of the beginning of a new era. One of joy and happiness. Contrary to Trump and the Republican Party’s spewing of hatred and negativity....
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DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS THIS YEAR THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GOOD AND EVIL
This year’s choice politically is simple. The difference between good and evil. The Democrats the good, the Republicans evil. Trump is rot. Everything he touches. We do not want him to finish the job...
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THAT’S MY DAD
It was an emotional night again at the Democratic National Convention. Two tear jerker episodes definitely! Each proper in every respect. One involved Tim Walz’s 17 year old son Gus. As his father was...
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DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION LEFT YOU FEELING CLEAN
The Democratic Convention left you feeling clean, the Republican one dirty. Can’t express it any simpler. An outstanding Democratic Convention. Deeply rooted in family. All American. As for Kamal...
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HISTORY OF THE CANDY BAR
For centuries the Maya and Aztecs were the only ones enjoying the fruit of the cacao tree. Consumed during those times as a chocolate drink. The candy bar not yet in vogue back then. In the 16th...
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JIMMY BUFFETT’S "MATH SUKS”
Buffet beginning in 1998. In April 1998, Buffett released an album of songs from a musical theatre production he co-created based on Herman Wouk’s novel Don’t Stop the Carnival. The album was...
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DAYS OF MY YOUTH…..CONEY ISLAND’S CYCLONE ROLLER COASTER
Coney Island’s Cyclone Roller Coaster has been shut down since Thursday for repairs. The Cyclone is 97 years old. Opened in 1927. In my “youth,” even before school age, I was taken on it many times....
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LEAVE IT TO BEAVER AND THE CENSORS
For most, you have to be my age to recall the early TV show Leave It To Beaver. A family sitcom, parents and two young sons. Network TV censors were pretty tough back in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Rarely...
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ALEXANDER THE GREAT
One of the greatest and most successful military commanders of all time was Alexander the Great. Born in 356 B.C. He became King of the ancient Greek kingdom Macedon at 20 following his father’s...
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POURING RAIN!!!!!
The past two days have rained big time. Yesterday the worst. Heavy rain all day. Thunder big time. No lightning, however. The weather report was to expect another big rain day today. With lightning...
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JIMMY BUFFETT WEEKEND IN KEY WEST
Key West’s Jimmy Buffett weekend has arrived. Labeled “Just a Few Friends Key West” commemorating one of Key West’s favorite sons. Buffett died September 1 last year. Beginning today and running...
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BUFFETT WEEKEND BEGINS…..US 1 NOW JIMMY BUFFETT MEMORIAL HIGHWAY
Th time has arrived. Jimmy Buffett Weekend. A deserved celebration of the man’s life. Key West cannot do enough to honor him. Yesterday, Route 1, aka A1A, running from Key West north some 340 miles in...
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MY FIRST JACK BARON OFFERED FOR SALE
My first Jack Baron offered for sale. For me, exciting and sad at the same time. I have added a blog following the painting to familiarize readers with Jack Baron. Guaranteed you will enjoy both...
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LABOR DAY STILL THE SAME?
Labor Day appears to have changed. No longer the same. Labor Day became a federal holiday to celebrate the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holiday became established slowly....
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GERONIMO’S LATER LIFE NOT SUFFICIENTLY REPORTED
America’s early history abounds in Indian tales. One of the most prominent involves Apache leader Geronimo. He was chased, captured and escaped many times. History and the movies fail to report his...
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HOW MANY MORE SCHOOL CHILDREN MUST DIE?
Another school shooting yesterday. Four dead. Two students, two teachers. Nine students hospitalized. Will it ever end? The place Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. The two students were 14, as...
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RAISE HELL KEY WEST
Raise hell Key West! DeSantis and Florida Republican leaders are neither good people nor supporters of LBGTQ. Actually, sneaks. Florida’s tourism marketing agency quietly removed “LGBTQ Travel” from...
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KNOW YOUR ENEMY
I believed in my professional days and still do today, that “you have to know the enemy.” Otherwise, you may not defeat them. It is preparation for battle. I occasionally watch FOX, the TV home of the...
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KEY WEST CHANGING AS ITALY’S AMALFI COAST HAS
Italy’s Amalfi Coast is in the news. The claim is influencers have been hyping the Amalfi Coast for years. Turned a “great place” into a “theme park.” High costs, too many tourists, traffic jams and...
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