WHORE HOUSE PIANO PLAYER OR POLITICIAN
I enjoy writing about Harry Truman. Not only because of his connection with and love for Key West. His life in general. Truman was a no bullshit person. Straightforward and honest. He called them as he...
View ArticlePOLENTA
Enjoyed a quiet dinner last night at Roostica. Not very hungry. Ordered meatballs and polenta. Polenta is cornmeal. Used by some with Italian cooking. I rarely saw polenta back home in Utica....
View ArticleBACK TO BODY OWNERS
Today, I return to my beloved anti-gravity treadmill. At Body Owners. It has been more than three months since I last worked out on the machine. First, it was a broken toe. Then, chest pains. I plan on...
View ArticleZIKA DAY
Spent a portion of yesterday fine tuning last night’s blog talk radio show. Then dinner at Roostica. Followed by show time at 9. Tuesday Talk with Key West Lou. Topics for the show come from two...
View Article4 POINT SHOT
Basketball has a major change in the works. Serious consideration is being given by the NBA to add a 4 point shot. Something 4 feet or longer behind the present 3 point line. Shots from just after half...
View ArticleGOING TO GREECE
Going to Greece. Not me. The bartender at Roostica. For a whole month. September. I think her name is Sarah. I will be seeing her soon again and get it straight. We chatted long about Greece last...
View ArticleBABY MILK 1855
When first the Key West Citizen decided to run an 1855 diary by Key West resident William Hackley, I was excited. After a few readings, disappointed. I was learning nothing. Then I started getting...
View ArticleCROC AND SHARK RECLAIM WATERS
There is a sign this morning on Fort Zachary Taylor Beach: CAUTION and the picture of a crocodile. the picture taken yesterday. Shows a five foot croc lying on a rock just of the beach. A hammerhead...
View ArticleSQ. 1…..NEW LEADERSHIP
The word on the street is Sq. 1 has new leadership. The owner of New York Deli across from Sq. 1 has taken over the operation. I wish him well. My Sunday yesterday was relatively quiet. I spent several...
View ArticleAGGRAVATION FREE TRIP TO CUBA
Though relations are better with Cuba, a U.S. trip to Cuba still involves some aggravation. Not for Fleming, however. He even traveled free. Fleming is a turtle. He was found injured last year and...
View ArticleSCREW OFF WEDNESDAY
Wednesday again. Screw off Wednesday for me. Starts my three day weekend. I do have a bit of work this evening for about an hour, however. Around six. Sloan will stop in. Miscellaneous things to deal...
View ArticleGROOVIEST EVENT IN MUSIC HISTORY
After three days, Woodstock ended. This date in 1969. The event described by many as the grooviest event in music history. I don’t know. I was not there. However, Larry Smith and Larry Flynn were. Two...
View ArticleBEES NUKED / BEE-POCOLYPSE
What a beautiful morning! Key West at its best. Sun shining, sky blue. Water and wind quiet. The calm before the storm? It has been raining heavy most of the month. There is a world wide war against...
View ArticleKILL THE GOOSE THAT LAYS THE GOLDEN EGGS
Kill the Goose That Lays the Golden Egg is the modern rendition of To Kill the Goose That Laid Golden Eggs. An Aesop fable. Interpreted to mean unprofitable action motivated by greed. Applicable to the...
View ArticleSARAH IS BACK IN TOWN
Dinner at Roostica last night. The sunday pasta special. Sat at the bar. Sarah bartending! Back from Greece! Excited. The trip flowed from her lips. No question she had a good time. Three days in...
View ArticleDON AND CHRIS ENGAGED
Finally, Don and Chris are engaged. It only took 11 years for Don to bend a knee and ask…..Will you marry me? With a 2.5 carat engagement ring in hand. Chris burst out crying and exclaimed…..Yes! Chris...
View ArticleFRIEND PACKED CHART ROOM
The Chart Room last night was mostly friends. Some old, some recent, some new. I walked into John, Sheila, Jean and Joe, Tom and Clare, Nanette and Jean Louis. Later, David, Anna and Everett, and Paul....
View ArticleFRAN…..WOW!!!
My well being is in the hands of women. Recently, especially. They are feeding me. Though I do not think I look undernourished. I complain not, however. Liz feeds me constantly. Cooking is her hobby....
View ArticleOBAMA FAREWELL SPEECH
Obama’s Farewell Speech last night contained a spectacular moment. Personal and touching. His tribute to his family. Especially, Michelle. Brought a tear to the President’s eyes, tears to Michelle’s...
View ArticleSPECTACULAR GAME
Amazing how many championship sport games get to be the best ever. Last night was not different. Though I thought it was going to be. I was partying at Giorgio and Sharon’s home. Patriots down big time...
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