CONCH…..WHAT I DID NOT KNOW

I learn every day. Today about conch. The dish frequently ordered in Key west. Comes prepared in every fashion. Soup, fritters, etc. Key West is also known as the Conch Republic. Those born here are referred to as Conchs. And on and on.

This morning’s Key West Citizen ran a front page news story regarding conch. Turns out there is a federal prohibition regarding the harvesting of conch. Man overfished conch. The prohibition means that the conch served in our restaurants are not native to Florida keys waters. The conch is imported. From certain Caribbean islands and Latin American countries.

A lesson to be learned here. Do not abuse natural resources.

Tonight, my blog talk radio show. Tuesday Talk with Key West Lou. Nine my time. Join me. www.blogtalkradio.com/key-west-lou.

Current topics discussed. Like the Catholicism of the Pope being questioned, one third of American children living in poverty, the 200 plus Nigerian girls stolen either married or dead, the Japanese celibacy syndrome, police not being able to return military equipment, and more.

I have been redecorating my bedroom. I like the way it is coming. Keith and Jennifer were over yesterday afternoon helping me move things around, hang paintings, etc.

I moved a desk into the bedroom. The room is huge. Needed a new desk chair. For two weeks, I have been admiring one at Office Max.

There are about 30 chairs in the back of the store. I sat in every chair. The only one that was comfortable was the one I liked. I returned to buy it yesterday. Where the chair sat was a space. The chair had been sold. They are no longer carrying the model.

This has happened to me in the past. I never learn.

Yesterday also included a business meeting and shopping at Publix.

I have begun buying organic foods. Strawberries, apples, and lettuce so far. The strawberries are what did it for me. The GMO ones are large and bright red. Tasteless, however. The organic ones puny. Discolored a bit. But taste like strawberries! Even smell like strawberries!

Election day. Today is the day. Be sure to vote. I will concede it is difficult this year. The candidates overall suck.

Enjoy your day!

BLOG TALK RADIO TONIGHT!

 

Tuesday again!

My blog talk radio show this evening. Tuesday Talk With Key West Lou. Nine o’clock. Join me. www.blogtalkradio.com/key-west-lou.

Opening topic for discussion will be reasons why Obama is hated by so many. Should be interesting! Add jobs and Syracuse basketball and anything else you might like to discuss. A fast moving half hour.

Yesterday, the dentist. Again. Hopefully for the last time. Everything appears to be A-OK. My fingers are crossed.

Visited Lisa for a bit.

Last night the Chart Room. Peter and me. Peter is an intelligent man. I enjoyed our conversation.

A couple was in from Muskegon, Michigan. Ann and Jim. Nice people. I chatted quite a bit with Ann. We are contemporaries age wise. We talked about the Catholic Church, birth control and related issues.

Jim has an interesting business. He makes prescription dirt. You read it correctly. Prescription dirt. He sells it to golf courses and athletic fields. I never knew there was such a thing. There is something new to learn every day.

Ann and Jim have been regular vacationers to Key West for 20 years. They obviously like Key West. In recent years, they have been staying at Papa’s Hideaway on Louisa Street. I never heard of it. Must check it out.

Clayton stopped in. Proprietor with his wife Valerie of Vinos. Vinos is on Duval Street. Right in the middle. A great wine bar. Friendly people. Use the bathroom if you stop in. The best in Key West!

The vote for a new Pope has started. Several hours ago. Italy is ahead of us time wise. Who will it be? I doubt another Italian or European. Could be an American or Canadian. In my opinion, the new Pope should be a man of color. Significant portions of Africa and Central/South America are Catholic. Practicing Catholics. Not Catholics in name only. Perhaps such a man can reignite the Catholic fervor that once existed.

Again, please listen in on your computer tonight to my blog talk radio show. Nine sharp. www.blogtalkradio.com/key-west-lou.

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Enjoy your day!