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HEART OF KEY WEST

September 14, 2015, 5:21 am

There are many things that come to mind when thinking of Key West. One are chickens. They are part and parcel of Key West life. The roosters chase the hens. Interestingly, the hens generally run from...

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SATURDAY NIGHT AT DON’S PLACE

September 19, 2015, 7:26 am

I am late getting to the blog this morning. Sorry. Bed too comfortable. Spent a couple of hours in the early evening at Don’s Place. With David, Keith and Joanie. Thought I would run into Don. Had not...

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U.S. WAR READY?

September 21, 2015, 6:02 am

Poker Run 2015 is over. Most of the bikers left Key West yesterday afternoon. Roaring. In greater numbers than they came in. As many as 40 at a time. Those who did not leave yesterday will leave this...

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IT AIN’T OVER ‘TIL IT’S OVER

September 23, 2015, 6:00 am

Few would take lead comment this morning away from Pope Francis. One of the few is Yogi Berra. An outstanding baseball player, nice guy and recycler of the English language. It ain’t over ’till it’s...

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CROCODILE OFF SMATHERS BEACH

September 28, 2015, 5:37 am

Front page picture in this morning’s Key West Citizen is a crocodile sunning on a boulder off Smathers Beach. The crocodile was described as a juvenile. Looked pretty big to me. Ominous. In my years in...

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WEATHER CHANGING

October 7, 2015, 4:54 am

It was a tough summer weather wise. Humidity the culprit. Perspiration big time. The weather is changing. Getting cooler. Means still warm. However, the humidity level diminishing. Temperature has...

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DEM DEBATE KUMBAYA

October 14, 2015, 4:43 am

If the quality of the debate was the deciding factor between the Republicans and Democrats, the Democrats would win going away. Last night was a for real political debate. Not dominated by showman...

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BIG DAY FOR GENDER EQUALITY

October 17, 2015, 6:07 am

Music maestro! A day of days is upon us! Actually, upon the ladies. A female sex enhancer begins sales today. Called Addyi. FDA approved. The Viagra equivalent. Addyi does not work the same for women...

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SLING SHOT COURAGEOUS WEAPON

October 21, 2015, 5:57 am

A weapon from Biblical times. A rerun of David and Goliath. Modern warfare involves the use of modern day weapons. Guns, armored vehicles, etc. Apparently not always. A West Bank scenario. This...

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ROSE TATTOO / TENNESSEE WILLIAMS / DUNCAN ST.

November 4, 2015, 6:26 am

The time is this week 1954. The place Duncan Street in Key West. The filming of the movie The Rose Tattoo began. A great movie. Loved it! Starred Burt Lancaster and Anna Mangani. Mangani won the...

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DEMOCRAT FORUM LAST NIGHT A WINNER

November 7, 2015, 5:26 am

A time when Republicans are screwing up. In just about everything. One being the Presidential debates. Terrible. A disgrace. The candidates in revolt. Last night was a Democrat debate. Described as a...

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VETERAN’S DAY

November 11, 2015, 6:27 am

A major holiday today. Veteran’s Day. To honor all military personnel who fought for their/our country. November 11 is the official date for the holiday. The reason why November 11 is interesting....

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LA TE DA HAS NEW BAR

November 16, 2015, 5:58 am

Key West is blessed with several excellent publications. One is Conch Color. I was browsing Conch Color when I came across a La Te Da advertisement. A picture of La Te Da’s new inside bar. Beautiful! I...

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