Today is 9/11. The 25th anniversary of the date when terrorists attacked the U.S. The attack was a coordinated series of airline hijackings and suicides carried out by al-Qaeda against the United States.

Four planes hijacked. Two flown into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York, a third struck the Pentagon, and the fourth crashed into a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania after passengers revolted.

Persons losing their lives numbered 2,977. Over 6,000 were injured. Even now 25 years later, injuries are appearing in many. Mostly cancer in nature.

The New York celebration today will be spectacular and sad. We will never forget.

Trump not attending. Vance will in his place. Trump not attending because he has been told he cannot speak as he wants. Since 2012, political speeches have been barred. Understandable to everyone except Trump. If he cannot rant and rave, he will stay home. He will speak instead at the Pentagon. 

Many New Yorkers left New York City afterwards and moved themselves and their families elsewhere. The fear of another 9/11 attack that great. They had experienced one and did not want to experience another. Two attorneys and their families moved to my hometown Utica. The lawyers joined my firm. I fortunately gained two excellent attorneys as a result of the unfortunate experience they had suffered.

An attack on U.S. soil. Not thought possible at the time. We learned we must always be on our guard. Especially these days.

Re 9/11, Geraldine Brooks wrote: “September 11, 2001, revealed heroism in ordinary people who might have gone through their lives never called upon to demonstrate the extent of their courage.”

One of the very best college football coaches ever Bear Bryant was born this day in 1913.

Syracuse/California football tomorrow at 3:30. An even match. Either team projected to win by 4 points.

Everything gets invented one time or another. Take “alphabet soup” for example. Alphabet soup was invented in the U.S. in 1867.

Hard to believe! Berries are typically small, juicy fruits. The pineapple is a berry!

Berries purchased and consumed big time in the U.S. In 2025, berry sales totaled $12.5 billion.

The Roman Emperor Antonius Pius died after eating too much cheese. He is considered one of the five best Roman Emperors. It took a few days for him to expire after “gouging Alpine cheese.” He was 74 years old.

Causes me concern. I love cheese and eat huge amounts of it. Generally on a daily basis.

The U.S. Mint struck 12 billion coins in 2025.

Vatican City is the world’s least populated country. Its population totals around 900 people.

Chickens are big time world wide. It is estimated 18.6 billion.

Difficult to believe! The average number of times a person blinks in a day is 16,800.

Italy produces 4.1 million tons of pasta a year. The average Italian eats 50 pounds of it.

Chef Boyardee a money making corporation. Its annual revenue each year is in the area of $12 billion.

A year was not always 365 days. The days in the longest recorded year 46 BCE were 445.

The estimated number of mountain gorillas that exist in the world is 1,063.

Would you believe most persons in the world have brown eyes? Yes, 79 percent.

U.S. paper money has seven denominations.

Trump talks about his picture on a currency bill. I am confused. I was under the impression that only the photo of a dead person could.

The world’s tallest man is 8 foot 11 inches.

Maybe we should bring Thomas Edison back to resolve ballot issues.

Edison’s first patent was for an “electric vote recorder” in 1899.

Does it rain that much in the U.S.? Umbrella sales annually in the U.S. total in the area of 33 million.

The Earth is composed more of water than land. The percentage of the Earth covered by oceans is 71 percent.

Icebergs are receding entities. Ninety percent are below the surface.

An eggplant is 95 percent water. It takes 100 days to fully mature.

The average American consumes 27 pounds of bananas each year.

Porky Pig’s debut in the movies was in the short film “I Haven’t Got a Hit” in 1935.

My ankle and foot are getting better. Pain gone. Size till an issue. I wake with the ankle and foot normal. However during the day they expand big time.

Enjoy your day!

Trump last night at the Republican Mid-Term Convention in Dallas: “Pretend I am running…..Pretend I am on the ballot.”

Go for it Republicans! Go for  it all Americans! Guaranteeing such guarantees massive Republican defeats nationwide.

I have to give credit in one area, however. I thought Trump came across better than expected. His thoughts stupid and off base. As presented however, sounded good. He did not sound fucked up to me. His ideas, yes. His presentation much better than I expected.

Many Republican candidates spoke first. Their words amazing! They were Trump doubles. One lie after another came out of their mouths. Lied about everything as Trump lies. Most if not all of our present day problems are the result of what Trump has done. Yet each and every candidate blamed Democrats. How? Open bald faced lies!

Trump is prepared to buy America’s votes in the mid-terms. He said if the Republicans win the House and Senate, he will pay a “dividend” to every American adult in the amount of $5,000. It sounded like buying votes. Yet I read 2 or 3 law professor opinions this morning suggesting such a payment might or would be legal.

Forget we are already $40 trillion in debt. The $5,000 per adult amounts to another $1.3 trillion being added onto the debt. There are 270 million Americans eligible to receive the $5,000.

Trump had only one condition. The money must be spent in the U.S. Makes sense.

Overall, the convention and Trump were failures. Trump brazen. I don’t think he knows how unpopular he is. His eyes had to tell him last night. The convention hall was not packed. Empty seats galore. Yet Trump suggested the place was full.

All last night amounted to was moving the Trump Washington circus to Dallas. He reflected an orgy of ego. That’s him!

The convention did nothing to add to Republican support in November. Donald knows the way things are going. Democrats will definitely  win the House and maybe the Senate. Let’s hope. And then Impeach Trump immediately before he does more damage to our country.

To other things.

Apple has come out with a new foldable cell phone. Cost $1,999.

The first drunk driving arrest ever was made this day in 1897. Yes, that far back! In London. An inebriated cab driver drove his vehicle into a building. He was driving an “electric car.”

Conservatist activist Charlie Kirk died one year ago today.

Golf great Arnold Palmer was born this day in 1929.

Hurricane Irma made landfall in Florida this day in 2017.

I left Key West. I saw Irma had been heading straight for Key West for days. I escaped to Jean and Joe Thornton’s home in Birmingham, Alabama, where I spent 12 days. The before and after Irma, as well as the 12 days spent at the Thornton’s in Birmingham, turned into a book which I wrote: “Irma and Me.” It was somewhat successful. I suggest you would enjoy reading it today.

A study was made of the happiest and unhappiest States in the United States. Hawaii is the most happy. West Virginia the least.

El Nino could make for a White Christmas in many states not accustomed to snow at Christmas time. Worry not about Florida! Snow not suggested!

One hundred red fire ants are able to back into each other to form a living craft. They do so at times of excessive rain or drowning for some reason because of excessive water.

I do not believe Trump’s story about he and some of his workers helping to remove people from the burning and otherwise damaged buildings on 9/11. He is lying. First time he has mentioned the heroic act. The act itself not consistent with his nature. Why is this the first time mentioned?

Democrat Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman spoke via video to the Republican mid term convention in Dallas last night. I have disliked him from the time he was elected. A strange duck. He proved it last night.

My left foot still a problem. I remain in bed day and night with it elevated. Take the antibiotic. Always ok in the morning. After one hour begins enlarging, however. Pain gone so I must be making progress.

Enjoy your day!

Girl Scout Cookies are big sellers. The brand will be even bigger this year. The Girl Scouts will be selling a dog friendly desert. Brilliant! Man’s best friend! Few will deny their dog the treat.

Girl Scouts announced the dog friendly item yesterday. It is called “Patch Pals.” A soft blueberry flavored muffin.

Interesting. Concrete is literally the foundation of the modern world. Scientists are now making concrete better with human poop. It is 42 percent stronger than concrete made without.

India is the biggest source of concrete made with human poop. Plants have been constructed to handle the poop and produce the stronger concrete. The U.S. does not have such a plant yet. Aries Energy wants to create one in Newark, New Jersey. However local and other opposition are significantly delaying the company’s progress.

Key West has been fortunate in recent years re hurricanes. There have been none. Les hope the condition continues.

On this day in 1919, there was a major hurricane. A category 4. Not a direct hit, however. It passed south of Key West on a northwest track. Nevertheless caused $2 million dollars of damage.

On this day in 1956, Elvis Presley made his first appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” Sixty million turned on the Sullivan Show to see Presley. It was the largest TV broadcast of the 1950s.

The “United States” was not our first name. Our first name was “United Colonies.” On this day in 1776, Congress voted to change our name to “United States.”

President Grover Cleveland’s wife Frances gave birth to their daughter Esther in the White House on this day in1893.

Esther was not the first child born in the White House. In 1806, James Madison Randolph was born to Marta Robinson, daughter of President Thomas Jefferson. He was the first legitimate child so born. There were earlier ones of slave extraction.

Queen Elizabeth II: “It has always been easy to hate and destroy. To build and to cherish is much more difficult.”

One of America’s great Black actors was James Earl Jones. He died this day in 2024.

September is the most common birth month of the year. And September 9 the most common birth day. Based on data assembled and kept for 1994 to 2014 saw September 9 resulting in as many as 12,344 births per day.

Count back 9 months from September. Too much Christmas sex?

I was born in 1935. In retrospect, the biggest news of that year would have been the passage and signing into law of the Social Security Act. People might not have been aware at the time of its ultimate importance. Where would many be today without Social Security?

Cemetery and graveyard are not the same. The difference is were and how the dead are buried. A cemetery is the resting place for people of all faiths (or none). Typically operated by a municipality or commercial entity. A graveyard is usually church affiliated and smaller in size.

The Clancy jury voted 11-1 for acquittal. The one holdout admitted he had “reasonable doubt.” However he could not get out of his head she had nevertheless killed her three children.

Yesterday a “zoo like” one for me. My left foot continued to be swollen and painful. 

Nurse Paige came for her scheduled appointment. She was concerned. She measured and found my left ankle was five centimeters larger than the previous week. She called Dr. Norris and I was on my way.

Norris said my calf and leg below the knee were also larger.

He joined the concerned. Recall I had both legs tested for blood clots last week.   Norris was concerned I could have a stroke. The tests were negative for a stroke.

He examined the leg closely. Saw what he said was a slight cut and it may have resulted in an infection which caused the problem. Prescribed an antibiotic and told me to stay in bed with my foot elevated. Which I have been basically doing since last Thursday. Hope the problem merely an infection and gets quickly resolved.

Because of the foot, never made it to The Grand last night.

Spent my time in bed with my left foot elevated. Will do the same all day today, also.

This bullshit has to stop! I need some time free from pain and discomfort!

Enjoy your day!

The Syracuse University football season opened with a victory. A big one! Defeated New Hampshire 66-3 this past Saturday.

It’s only the beginning. I refuse to get excited till we have won four in a row.

Finances are affecting all colleges and universities. Syracuse only minimally. In a slight amount to be of no serious concern at this time. Syracuse is down financially a mere 1.5 percent. The figure is based on undergraduate enrollment.

In the 1980s and 90s, I was deeply involved with University activities. Especially fund raising. I sat on several significant committees. So to a major degree, I am familiar with University funding.

I agree with the administration’s evaluation of the situation. There is no significant problem at this time. Administration will work on the 1.5 percent and eliminate it within the year. Actually improve on it. These guys are pros.

Trump announced he will not be attending the 9/11 rally in New York City in a few days. A selfish reason. Since 2012, the rule has been no political speeches. Trump is upset because he will not be able to deliver his usual destructive words. So he picked up his ball and in effect has run off. You are not playing my way so I refuse to play!

Vance will appear in his place.

Kleenex. A great tissue paper, if not the best!

The product is sold in 78 countries.

Kleenex began during World War I as a crepe paper filler in gas masks. After the war and in 1920, the product was modified into the menstrual pad “Kotex.”

In 1924, it became “Kleenex.” Sold to women as a cold cream remover.

In 1930, it was advertised to be used as a “handkerchief,” also. It was marketed: “Don’t carry a cold in your pocket.” Its popularity rose!

In 1978, Kleenex added to its line a baby product. Diapers. Called “Huggies.” Continues to be big to this day.

Michelangelo’s David statue was unveiled to the public this day in 1504.

FSU lost to #19 ranked SMU 27-24. SMU won on a successful 3 pointer with 21 seconds left to play.

The game was played after a two hour delay because of a power shortage at Doak Campbell Stadium. Ally was at the game.

The Miami cargo plane crash on Saturday fouled up Miami air traffic afterwards big time. Cancellations and delays galore.

St. Augustine, Florida, became the first permanent European settlement in the Americas this day in 1565.

The Iran War has now cost U.S. consumers $100 billion in higher energy prices. The bill continues to rise at the rate of $1 million every 2 minutes. Than you, Donald!

Gasoline a big factor. National average now $4.15 a gallon. Nearly $1 higher than a year ago.

Trump claims the American people are willing to pay more money in order to discourage Iran from having a nuclear bomb. He does not know what he is talking about or is lying.

Key West’s Catholic Church the Basilica of Saint Mary Star of the Sea is closed. The entire building. Services are being held outside. Asbestos the problem.

Dinner last night with the Dixons at La Trattoria. We all enjoyed a different pasta dish. Food excellent! Reasonably priced also.

My dear friends Fran and Tom return to Buffalo today. I will not see the again till Fantasy Fest.

Key West was deserted last night. The huge Buffett/Labor Day crowd left during the day.

Statisticians estimate 137 million Americans traveled this year’s Labor Day.

Yes, it is ok for women to wear white after Labor Day. The informal rule prohibiting white has been debunked. The rule was born in the 19th century as a means for upper class women to distinguish themselves. It is no more.

Social Security monies running out. Solution will be to raise payroll taxes. Republicans and Democrats agree. No problem politically.

Trump has another name change in mind. New Mexico to New America. His head is in his ass!

Research suggests dogs and other pets keep a person living longer.

Photos show Vance standing behind Trump as he farted 4 times. Photos show Vance making a face and turning his head aside.

My left foot still swollen, though less. Sleep with it elevated. Still hurts when body pressure applied walking, though less also.

Paige at 11.

Tonight, The Grand.

Enjoy your day!

Smoking was once considered healthy. Back in the 1940s, Camel cigarettes ran ads with doctors promoting the brand: “More doctors smoke Camels than any other brand.”

It was in 1813 that the United States acquired the nickname “Uncle Sam.” Samuel Wilson was a supplier of beef to the United States Army during the War of 1812. The barrels of beef were stamped “Uncle Sam.” Before long, the nickname “Uncle Sam,” was applied to and accepted by the American people and the American government.

It was on this day in 1840 that Germany began the Blitz by dropping bombs on London.

Lynda and Bob Frechette are two very special people. Their goodness reflected every day.

With time running out, Trump appeals again to the Supreme Court re his push to restrict mail voting.

“Alternative for Germany” is an extremist German political party. Neo-Nazi at heart. Pulled off its first win in a local election. Thought it may be the first of many. 

Germany prepared to return to the days of Hitler? The world is screwed up. Not just Germany. However the party’s victory is a matter of concern. Resembles the way Hitler began.

Trump seems more interested in his renovation projects than the Iran War.

I do not understand why Trump and Michael Cohen have reunited. Especially from Cohen’s perspective.

Maureen Dowd’s 9/5 New York Times Opinion piece titled “Not So Supreme, Mr. Roberts” has some “striking” words about Trump: “He is an Olympic-class sprinter. He breaks the law so fast that the law is left in orange dust…..Trump is an outlaw and our system was not built for another in the Oval…..our leaders – and their families – will not be voracious scum in another…..The Constitution was built on the idea that the President would have enough decency and morality that they just wouldn’t run around exploiting the gaps…..for Trump, it’s like red meat.”

Interesting. Pope Leo VIV loves to play tennis. Which he does frequently. On a court tucked in the northern corner of the Vatican.

I was an “A.I.” when in college. I wrote term papers for other students for a fee.

Gloria Steinem is missed big time. Not only by women, by men also. We need more people like her regardless of sex.

Finally! I thought I was the only one complaining about how much hotter the U.S. has gotten. The New York times in a 9/7 article says it loud and clear: “America has gotten much hotter.”

The Donald has “new hair.” He showed a notably darker nearly brown hair as he departed Air Force One on Friday.

Want instant charisma? Swift. A psychotherapist says “noting and naming” other people’s strengths can make you seem remarkable to other persons. 

Hard to believe! Impossible to believe! Vanity Fair has a recent article titled “Pete Hegseth 2028?” He is thinking of running for President! God help us were he to succeed!

An interesting article in Smithsonian Magazine 9/4 re the Muppets. The thrust is that Kermit the Frog was simply trying to put on one show on 9/5/1976 when it opened on British TV. Fifty years later, the Muppets are one of the largest stars in TV history. Its entities certain to grow even further.

I have spent most of my time day and night in bed with my left foot elevated. Per Dr. Norris’ orders to reduce the swelling in that fashion. Swelling down 90 percent. Pain 75 percent. Getting there.

Had to  go out last night, however. Robert drove me to buy some groceries. Cupboard bare again. I had eaten breakfast cereal two mornings in a row with Diet Pepsi. I was out of chocolate milk. Would you believe, tasted good!

Bought nothing. Nothing cost $40. Hard to believe how $40 purchased so little.

I am going out tonight. Need to get out. Fran and Tom came down to visit me. I have only seen them twice because of my foot. Embarrassing.

Enjoy your day!

This one really bothers me! Trump and Vance are promoting a plan to pay an “at home married parent” who has children and remains home to care for them. The initial rate suggested is $9,000 per year per child.

Crazy! We are already $40 trillion in debt. We cannot afford to pay our citizens to have sex. Guaranteed the birth rate would increase should the plan go into effect.

I have thought this out. Do I disapprove because I am 91 years old and incapable of producing children? No. The plan will merely increase married sex and the U.S. debt.

Are Trump and Vance pushing the idea because of the med term elections and the 2028 Presidential election? Could be. I did a little research. Even Secretary of State Rubio was for  a pay for kids plan for the married when he was Senator.

We cannot afford all the military equipment we need at the moment. Yet we will pay a married couple to enjoy a few extra sex pops to make sure the wife gets pregnant so they will receive the annual monies. A sex for money scheme to garner votes from my perspective.

If I am not viewing the scenario properly, write and tell me.

The first U.S. union was created in 1794. Cobblers in Philadelphia formed the Federal Society of Journeymen Cobblers. 

The world is changing again. Since World War II, Germany has kept its military in check. Hitler was enough for them. Change is in the wind. Neo-Nazi supported. A new party that is expected to win a significant victory in the next election.

Bedbugs are on the upswing. In hotels and homes alike.

The first U.S. combat deployed submarine vessel debuted this day in the American Revolution. Early in time. Called the “Truth.” Could only remain underwater 30 minutes.

The top five economies in the world: United States, China, Germany, Japan and India.

Avocado flowers have male and female phases. The flowers open at different times to receive and release pollen.

Switzerland is self-protecting. Every Swiss resident is entitled to a spot in a nuclear fire blast shelter. Switzerland has over 350,000 bomb shelters and is now spending hundreds of millions of dollars to modernize them.

We learned in grammar school that Magellan’s ship Victoria was the first to circumvent the globe September 5-6 in 1522.

The Munich Massacre occurred during the 1972 Olympic games held in Munich. It was carried out by 8 militant Palestinians known as “Black September.” The group attacked members of the Israeli Olympic team. Eleven members and one police officer were killed.

Jane Adams: “Civilization is a method of living, an attitude of equal respect for all men.”

President William McKinley was shot this day in Buffalo in 1901 by an anarchist twice in the chest. He died on September 14. Vice President Theodore Roosevelt was sworn in as President. 

The Secret Service whose purpose is to protect the President was born as a result of the McKinley shooting.

Two writing geniuses began living together. On this day in 1847, Henry David Thoreau moved in with Ralph Waldo Emerson and his family in Concord, Massachusetts. 

The first President to fly on Air Force One was Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Big time Buffett party free tonight at Truman Waterfront Park from 6-10 p.m. MacNally, Will Kimbrough and Howard Livingston will appear. A guaranteed full house!

Abraham Lincoln was a wit. A humorous man. Especially when making a political speech.

Storks deliver babies. Where most of us first learned where babies came from. The story has been around for hundreds of years. We all said it to our children and we all learned from our parents that was where babies came from.

I recall when my father told me for real how babies were made. My mother was pregnant with my sister at the time. My father was embarrassed telling me the real way and was stumbling around. I was 9 years old and already knew. I did not tell my father I knew. I did not want to embarrass him further.

My left foot has been swollen and causing me big time pain since Thursday. Spoke with Dr. Norris yesterday. Advised me to elevate my foot. I have since. Even all night. Swelling down. Pain less, but still significant.

Enjoy your Buffett time! Enjoy your day!

It’s five o’clock somewhere. Definitely in Key West this holiday weekend.

Jimmy Buffett time!

Jimmy found success in Key West. Magnified it world wide.

He died physically three years ago on September 1, 2023. However, he will live forever and ever more.

Key West is celebrating Jimmy big time this weekend. It all began yesterday. This is Key West’s slow time for visitors. This week hotel reservations were next to nothing. A perfect example the Ocean Key House. One of Key West’s largest and finest hotels. Reservations were 29 rooms per evening. Beginning yesterday, the hotel has 10o percent occupancy. Everyone wants to celebrate Jimmy Buffett time!

Music and singing will permeate Duval Street by day and night through Monday evening. And most assuredly, it will be “five o’clock” all day and night. Non stop fun!

Unfortunately, I remained in last night and will the rest of the weekend till Monday evening. My body can’t handle the crowd. Too many even for me to go out in a wheel chair.

Fran and Tom took me to lunch yesterday, however. Harpoon Harry’s. I have not been there in four years. One of the owners pissed me off big time and I stopped patronizing the place. I was pleased when I entered that two waitresses remembered me.

Fran and Tom will enjoy every aspect of Jimmy Buffett Days. Good people! They deserve it and know how to do it!

A mistrial was finally declared the the Clancy murder case after 7 days. The jury was declared deadlocked. Could not render a unanimous decision. One juror held out. Eleven were for acquittal. 

The case will have to be retried or the defendant will be committed to a mental institution.

A difficult case to say what “justice” should have been.

The Medieval Period lasted 1,000 years from 500-1,500 CE.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: “When cruelty unfolds in front of us, will we accept the comfort of inaction?”

DeWitt Clinton was Mayor of New York, Governor of New York, a New York  Senator, and Presidential candidate. He ran against James Madison in 1812 and lost.

When Governor, Clinton focused his attention on connecting the Hudson River and Lake Erie with a canal.. An expanse of several hundred miles.

His position was unpopular. “DeWitt’s Ditch” and “Clinton’s folly.”

You never know! The canal became the “door” to what was considered the West at the time. Became big time popular!

Sears in Mexico has been alive and well for over 90 years. Not the same brand as the U.S. Sears that went bust many years ago. The Mexico Sears is owned by a Mexican billionaire and a Mexican entity.

Are we back in the 1930s? The world is becoming screwed up today as it was back then. I refer specifically to Germany at the moment. A far right political party known as the “Alternative for Germany” is gaining power. About to win a significant election. The Party is deep with neo-Nazi ties.

Gasoline is averaging $4.15 a gallon across the country. Diesel at $5.85 a gallon. Remember, Trump says worry not, it will go down!

Middle names go back to ancient Rome. Especially with the aristocracy. A middle name was referred to as “tria nomina.”

Middle name activity moved into Medieval Europe. 

Still around today in Europe and the U.S. Ergo can be expected to continue forever. 

The last name “Kennedy” is one of pride and distinction. Was not always so. It was considered to mean “ugly head.” It has made quite a journey to that of respectability.

Last week it was the right foot giving me trouble. This week the left. Big time pain with every step.

I have a call into Dr. Norris.

To those in Key West, enjoy the Buffett party time. Nothing could be better!

I will not be going out. Repeating myself from earlier, too many people to combat with a sore foot and cane.

Enjoy your day!

Fran and Tom Dixon are very dear friends. For so many years. They are Buffalo residents who visit Key West 3-4 times a year, Always stay at the Ocean Key House.

Tom has some business interests in Key West. However they said this trip was to see me. They are always concerned about my health and well being.

They apparently did me some good last night. I got five hours of solid sleep! As you know, I do not sleep well in my old age.

They rose at 3:30 yesterday morning to catch a 6 a.m. flight to Key West. Crazy!

We had dinner at Ocean Key’s Hot Tin Roof. I have not dined there in years. The meal was outstanding. I enjoyed lobster bisque, salmon and key lime pie. They were off to the Chart Room after dinner. I had them drive me home first. I was dead tired.

We will be going out again tonight. I look forward to it.

Fran brought me her usual gift. Her home made fudge. Always delicious! Tom stopped at Publix for my gift from him. Thirty some odd bottles of water. He is aware how much water I consume daily. They also brought one gift from the both of them. Rosary beads.

I had mentioned some time ago that I wanted to begin carrying rosary beads. My problem was there did not appear to be a Catholic book store in Key West. I was wrong they told me. There was one behind the Church. However, I was not to buy them as they were going to Rome and would get me a pair at the Vatican.

The gave me a beautiful set of rosary beads last night. Purchased and blessed at the Vatican.

They will become a “nearer my God to Thee” in my old age. Since my heart surgeries a few years ago, I figured better I would be if I found God again. Which I have done in other ways. The beads add to it.

Next time maybe Tom will buy me a new car. He rented a Volkswagen yesterday. A mid sized SUV. What a magnificent vehicle! What a great ride!

Today was to be Trump Day for my blog. I blew it!

I had pages of notes finished yesterday ready for today’s blog. I mistakenly threw them away. By the time I recalled the error of my ways, the garbage truck had taken the notes away. So less Trump today than I had intended.

I could minimize the Trump effort by saying he is a flaming asshole who is destroying the U.S. and other nations. That would be no fun, however. So I will write a bit about the Donald.

Right or wrong, most of our Presidents have had relationships on the side. Trump goes a step farther, however. His discretion is negative zero. Natalie Harp a perfect example. And whoever else over the years.

In the meantime, Melania lives in New York City.

Does not look good. Is not good.

Especially by a President who in his second term claims to have found God. 

Canadians fear Trump not. They have even written a song which Canadians now sing evidencing their lack of fear for the man. It is called the Battle Hymn of Canada. Its tune similar to the Battle Hymn of the Republic.

I share the entire Canadian tune with you.

“We shall stand as true Canadians, maple leaves are flying free,

From the mountains to the prairies, to the shores of every sea.

We shall never bow to the tyrants, nor let hatred shape our creed,

Our truth is marching on!

Glory, glory, hallelujah!

Glory, glory, hallelujah!

Glory, glory, hallelujah!

Our truth is marching on!

We shall not be ruled by leaders built on greed and fear and lies, 

We reject the call to follow where the stars and stripes have flown.

With our voices joined together, we will let our spirits rise, 

Our truth is marching on!

Glory, glory, hallelujah!

Glory, glory, hallelujah! 

Glory, glory, hallelujah!

Our truth is marching on!

We are not the fifty-first, nor will we kneel to Trump’s command, 

The north  strong and free forever, standing proud in our own name.

With a heart that beats for justice, we will keep our nation’s flag,

Our truth is marching on!

Glory, glory, hallelujah!

Glory, glory, hallelujah!

Glory, glory, hallelujah!”

Enjoy your day!

I am 91 years old. I do well overall. I do have a number of physical limitations. My brain is terrific, however

There are 91 year olds who are still physically in great shape. Like Dale “Grey Beard” Sanders who just reclaimed the rank of being the oldest adult to complete the 2,193 mile Appalachian Trail. The Trail runs from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine.

God bless him!

Was Lady Godiva for real? If she existed, did she ride naked trough the streets of Coventry?

There was a real 11th century noblewoman by the name Lady Godiva. However her naked horseback ride is considered nothing more than legend. Somewhat like King Arthur and Robin Hood. Her nude ride with flaming hair not an historical fact.

The price of a colege education is on the rise. Dramatically so. Some have already surpassed $100,000 a year. Out of touch with reality! Fewer will attend college. Colleges will suffer economically. Some will fail.

Clancy jury is deadlocked after four days of deliberations. The judge will have to declare a “hung jury” if case not decided soon.

Pure unadulterated stupidity! Measles issue involved. Two persons with opposing positions.

Governor Shapiro advised there had been two measles deaths. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. came out and said deaths were by another cause, even though each deceased had measles at the time of death. 

I doubt Kennedy speaks truth. He and Trump are birds of a feather. Both liars. The vaccination issue involved. I suspect Kennedy is lying to keep his anti-vaccination issue alive. A sick erroneous way to govern.

There is increasing dialogue re the use of a bidet. I have been using one for close to 50 years and highly recommend the bidet. The end product cleaner. Its use significantly cheaper than toilet paper. 

It is believed there were seven wonders of the Ancient World. Only one remains. The Pyramid of Giga. 

Pounds of annual bread consumption by Americans per person is 57.

Shopping for American changed in 1962. The shift was monumental. From department stores, five and dime variety stores, supermarkets, and mom and pop stores, 3 new retail chains opened. Kmart, Target, and Walmart.

Christa McAuliffe: “May your future be limited only  by your dreams.”

Japan formally signed surrender documents this day in 1945 ending World War II.

Sixty percent of Americans consider themselves “working class.” Half of them have a Bachelor’s degree or are in upper income.

Too much Donald Trump to discuss today. The blog would be endless. I leave Donald to tomorrow.

I never made it to The Grand yesterday. I was wiped out. It has to do with my sleeping pattern. Sleeping for me got all screwed up by the lengthy periods I was in the hospital. Difficult to correct.

Steve and Cindy brought me the cheese dish from The Grand. Something I frequently order. They were concerned I might not eat. It was delicious!

Nurse Paige comes at 11 this morning. Love her!

The Dixons arrive from Buffalo today. I am supposed to join them for dinner at Ocean Key. Hope I am able to make it. I would be unhappy to experience two bad dinner times in a row.

Enjoy your day!

When you’re not feeling well, you end up spending a lot of time in bed watching old movies on TV. At least, I do.

Yesterday it was John Wayne and his first starring role. He played a good guy cowboy, of course. Did the bad guys in.

The film a 1930 one. Must have been one of the earliest talkies. Titled “The Big Trail.”

I enjoy Wayne and the film. In a lesser role was Tyrone Power who in due course became a big time star also.

Timmy the Turtle was released back to the ocean recently by the Turtle Hospital. A huge crowd cheered Timmy back to his home stomping grounds. Timmy a huge turtle. One of the biggest I have seen. I watched the video of the release.

Timmy interestingly is a female with a male name. It was reported she will be able to bear more little ones.

Party balloons will soon be in shortage. Globally. The balloons are blown up with helium. The Iran War has spurned a helium shortage. Another thank you to the Donald. I doubt he or his people considered what effect the helium shortage would be. Major already in the U.S.

An example of the problem which has arisen is Dollar Tree’s 2nd quarter report for this year. Dollar Tree claims the helium shortage caused it to sustain a $15 million loss.

The biggest modern beer heist ever! Would you believe! On August 17 in Montclair, California, $25 million of Anheuser-Busch Pabst Blue Ribbon was stolen from a distribution center. Amounted to 40,000 pounds of the brew.

Anheuser-Busch pissed! Has become actively engaged in the investigation. Even offering a reward.

Sounds like a return to the bootlegging 1930s.

A Richmond, Virginia female doctor was awaken in the middle of the night as a bat tried to enter her mouth. Not a tasteful story. Big time scarry. 

Consumer cost of pharmaceuticals will rise significantly in the near future. The cause will be nothing more than predatory pricing by drug producers.

I dislike reporting negatively about Key West businesses. However there are times it is required without question.

Two local restaurants have been closed down because of what amounts to dirty housekeeping. One is the Ocean Grill at 1075 Duval Street. The other Hurricane Hole at 5130 Overseas Highway. Ocean Grill had 9 violations. Hurricane Hole 14.

Hurry and clean up fellas. Both of the facilities are great places to eat.

Bobby Fischer: “Chess is a matter of delicate judgment, knowing when to punch and how to duck.”

Japan’s Great Kante Earthquake killed over 140,000 this day in 1923.

Germany began World War II this day in 1939 by invading Poland.

The wreck of the Titanic was found this day in 1985.

“PainByRomaine.” Refers to Caesar salads. The review by Olympic star goaltender Aerin Frankel of Team USA. The work was released in 2024.

Aerin is the “world expert” when it comes to Caesar salads. She has tried many everywhere in the world. Expensive and non-expensive restaurants. Her opinion respected.

Rosetta Stone claims it is the world’s best app for persons to download if they want to learn a foreign language “for real.”

Key West has been experiencing a significant amount of rain each day recently. We need it, as most of Southern Florida does.

Yellow fever was the “infection of the day” in the 1860s. On this day in 1862 in Key West, yellow fever killed 20 members of the 90th New York Regiment and another 27 men in the Marine Hospital. 

Somehow cut the back of my right leg drying off after showering yesterday. Robert drove me to Dr. Norris who dressed the wound. Then Robert took me to Publix where I had a few items to pick up. He also showed me how to check out without a girl and on my own.

Tonight, The Grand. Hope I make it!

Tomorrow my dear friends Fran and Tom Dixon are arriving for a week from Buffalo. Can’t wait! I enjoy them both tremendously.

Spoke with them on the phone last night. Tom told me we are having dinner at the Ocean Key House Wednesday evening. I have not eaten there in several years.

Enjoy your day!