Initially shocking news.
Bloomin’ Brands owns Outback Restaurants. It announced it is closing down 41 Outbacks. Sales and traffic the primary reasons. At the same time, Bloomin’ Brands announced it plans to open 45 new Outbacks this year in the U.S.
Suggests good business judgment being exercised. Time will tell.
Full jury of 12 plus 6 alternates seated in Trump’s New York City hush money trial yesterday. The actual trial/battle begins monday.
A young man set himself on fire yesterday afternoon near the Lower Manhattan Courthouse where the jury was being chosen for the Trump trial. The individual doused himself with an accelerant and used a lighter to set himself on fire.
His body was totally charred following the fire being exterminated. He was rushed to a hospital where he died last night.
Interesting facts concerning two Founding Fathers. Paul Revere and George Washington.
Paul Revere famous for his midnight ride. His profession dentistry.
As the story goes, George Washington admitted to his mother when he was a young man that he had cut down the cherry tree. He never cut down a cherry tree.
A bipartisan coalition in the House led by Speaker Johnson is prepared to pass the bill that has been outstanding for months to fund Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. The bill totals $95 billion.
Its passage may cause Johnson to lose the Speaker position.
Turtle Hospital in Marathon celebrates Earth Day monday with the release of two turtles at 9:30 at Sombrero Beach. Two ladies. Sherry and Pretty Girl.
Join the event! Always a happy one!
The roadblock established by the U.S. Border Patrol on April 19, 1982 is probably one of the best things to happen to the Key West tourism industry. The Conch Republic brand has filled a lot of hotel rooms!
Russia has recently supported Tucker Carlson and Speaker Mike Johnson. Tucker for his support of Putin and Johnson for blocking U.S. aid to Ukraine.
A new notable has surfaced. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. At first, not popular among Russians. Now is. Putin loves her claims that the U.S. is “supporting Nazis in Ukraine.” The Kremlin’s favorite propogandist Vladimir Solovyov proclaimed, “Thank goodness she exists.”
Small fleas in the bathroom. Very tiny. Near sink, toilet, and floor. Not fruit flies. Rather they are attracted to anything which goes down a drain with organic material.
Several methods available to remove. Detailed. Check internet for information.
U.S. Postal Service announced April 9 that the price of stamps will increase. Again. This summer. Included is a five cent increase to the price of a First Class Forever Stamp.
I can recall how impactful increases were before computers and e-mail. The simplest increase was horrendous. Heavy. I had a volume practice and know full well.
Enjoy you day!