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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 older. I am three years ahead of you.
My daughters and the world’s can thank Judy for writing about the strange things they faced in early age. They absorbed her books. Adults today her writings about events occurring in later life.
Key West is grateful Judy and her husband George Cooper opted to settle here. Their presence and Books & Books have contributed to our lifestyle.
For whatever reason, Judy is one of the few persons I have not become acquainted with in my 30 years in Key West. My fault. I guess I just did not try hard enough. Hopefully, we will become friends before we move on to that other life.
Another American of famous repute was born on yesterday’s date. Abraham Lincoln. Both Lincoln and Blume equally important. Each touched many lives.
Lincoln was born February 12, 1809. He was born in poverty in a one room rural cabin. The son of a farmer. From a one room rural cabin to the White House. What a ride that must have been!
Yesterday morning was physiotherapy time. I left in worse shape than when I began with Theresa in the morning. However and as generally occurs, by 3 in the afternoon all was well. My back hurt not.
Lunch at Goldman’s. My favorite, a grilled cheese sandwich.
Overheard a conversation between two persons re the penny that Trump had said the U.S. would no longer produce. The speaker noted Trump found it cost 2 1/2 cents to make one penny. A bad deal economically. He was glad Trump had the brains to eliminate the penny.
Obviously, a MAGA person. Wait till inflation increases, the price of groceries goes up instead of down and gasoline becomes more expensive. Add a war or two here and there. A child or grandchild going off to war. All within months. Wonder how the MAGA gent will then feel?
Surprise of surprises. Guess what once was a popular breakfast meal. Pork and beans!
Generally served with a cornmeal pancake. “A Yankee dish for Sunday breakfast.” Especially popular in the late 1800s.
It appears RFK Jr. is going to be the health chief. Terrible! Woe are the American people! Woe will be their health!
I assumed Trump’s hand was not placed on the Bible when he recently was sworn in as President due to inadvertence. He forgot to raise his hand and place it on the Bible.
Now some say no to my observation. It was intentional. It places him in the position where he can deny he “swore an oath” to defend, protect and support the Constitution.
True? I don’t know.
“Danced the night away.” A common everyday phrase. Its origin? The year 1518. Yes, that far back.
A dancing plague hit Strasbourg, France. The event accidental in its beginnings. Took two months to wane. More and more people joined the dancing. Began with one woman, Fran Troffes, boogying. Her dancing over the two month period was joined by 400 others. Some died from exhaustion and heart attacks.
Syracuse lost to Miami 91-84 tuesday night. A shame! As bad as Syracuse has been this season, Miami was worse. Miami was 1-11 going into the Syracuse game.
Trump is calling for FEMA to be abolished. He claims States should manage disasters. He believes States are more efficient.
Is Trump crazy? It took years for FEMA to be as efficient and helpful as it has become. Many States will initially flounder. Some all the time.
When will Trump learn to leave well enough alone?
A couple of Key West items.
Presidential Weekend arriving. Celebrated at the Little White House beginning today and running through monday the 17th. Everything on the tropical grounds of the Little White House.
Tonight, a “Happy Hour at Harry’s” from 5:30-7:30.
Saturday and Sunday a panel of Presidential descendants. Their topic will be “The Historic Preservation of Our Nation’s History for Future Generations.”
Monday Tuman’s grandson Clifton Truman Daniel in “Give ‘Em Hell, Harry!” spotlighting Harry Truman’s life and Presidency.
A Citizens’ Voice comment this morning: “Twenty-one dollars for a basic drink in a little plastic cup at the Key West International Airport is insane.” I agree. So too the $20 a drink in most Duval bars and hotels.
As I have written in the past, we are going to kill the goose that lays the golden egg. Locals have already stopped frequenting the expensive places. Soon visitors will also. If they do not, so what? Someone has to pay those exorbitant prices!
Enjoy your day!