One of America’s great actors Gene Hackman died yesterday at age 95. I considered him one of the best of the best. He could play every type role.
His death occurred under questionable circumstances. The police indicate “no foul play involved,” however. Hackman was found dead in one room. His wife Betsy dead in the bathroom with pills spilled about her. A family dog dead in a closet.
Carbon monoxide suspected. Autopsies being performed. The cause will be determined in due course.
His death and that of his wife and pet sad regardless of the cause.
The weather cool outside this morning. When I started my research at 7 am, it was 68 degrees. Only 69 at the moment. High will be 73.
My standard is that Key West is cold for locals at 74 and lower. So a chilled day it will be. Tourists will suffer not. Seventy degrees is more than sufficient for them to enjoy the warmth and island.
Visited Lori yesterday for a haircut. Always enjoy my few minutes with her. A haircut and cold wash following takes all of 3 minutes at best.
The storm monday affected her. The rain swept into her place of business. One and one half inches of water. No damage. However, a serious cleanup was involved. The water came in under the door and through the windows.
The egg crisis continues. A dozen now $8 and more. Restaurants are raising their prices or adding a surcharge. Can’t blame them. The shortage affects everyone.
Trump is no help. He did not reduce prices when he took office last month. His mass firings have only made matters worse. A number of people fired were working on a bird flu response.
The Department of Agriculture predicts egg prices will jump 41 percent this year. Wow!
The U.S. is looking to other countries for help. We will try to import 70 to 100 million eggs in the next month alone.
Trump is talking “tough” with NATO and other Allies at the same time he is wooing Putin. It will do Trump no good. Trump has lost all respect with other countries. They take him as a joke. An irresponsible one.
Roberta Flack died this week at 88. She is best recalled for Killing Me Softly With Song, Tonight I Celebrate My Love, and The Last Time I Ever Saw Your Face.
Interesting. College graduates 25 years and up are moving to New York City, Washington, D.C. and Dallas. They are heading to the places where the best pay is available.
On this day in 1983, a record 106 million people watched the series finale of M*A*S*H.
Today is an important one re U.S and Ukraine relations. Trump and Zelensky will meet at the White House. I hope Zelensky does not sign a mineral deal with Trump.
Inflation around the corner. High prices for basic goods continue under Trump. Plus, his terrible tariff ideas which will cripple the U.S.
If only the rich and powerful are free to speak their minds, it is not free speech.
The Texas measles outbreak could be more serious than it appears. The beginning of a nationwide epidemic. Kennedy may not be worried. Everyone else should be, however.
I close with Syracuse basketball.
Syracuse plays Virginia Tech tomorrow at noon at Virginia Tech. I have no idea what will happen.
I have to move fast. I have an appointment with Tammy for a manicure.
Enjoy your day!