Good morning world!

It is Sunday!

I am alive and well!

I did not write a blog yesterday. Computer problems. Still not resolved. I am at Lisa’s this morning doing this blog.

I must have had at least 30 phone calls starting yesterday afternoon. Are you ok? Sick? What’s wrong? Why no blog?

Thank you for your concern.

Syracuse basketball was on the agenda yesterday. Syracuse played Depaul. Syracuse was favored. Depaul is in the cellar in the Big East. But the Big East is not predictable. On any given day, any team can beat another.

Syracuse won. Big. 107-59. Boeheim tried not to run up the score. In the first half, all ten of his players played. And all scored. It was that kind of game.

I am not overly excited by the Syracuse win. It was too easy. It was Syracuse’s last game of the season. I thought the team needed to be tested more for the tournaments ahead.

I ran into a friend from last year at the Sports Page Bar. We watched the game together. His name is Scott. He is a retired lawyer from Chicago. He just returned from Brazil. We watched Syracuse games together last year.

After the game, I was off to the Chart Room. Michael and I chatted for a while. Also spoke with some tourists. Everyone was in a Key West partying mood.

Then to Don’s Place. Ran into Russ. We were talking at the bar. Russ is the chef at The Strip Joint. A fellow by the name of Skip joined us. First time we met Skip. A political discussion ensued. Heated on occasion. Friendly fire, though.

Skip is a dye in the wool Republican. Russ and I Democrats. After Skip left, Russ and I concluded that Skip was more of a Democrat than he realized.

Then home to bed.

Marty telephoned me this morning. Finally! He has been a bit ill. Now better. We shall be seeing him soon in Key West.

I was relieved hearing from Marty. I thought some terrible illness had befallen him and he was not sharing it. Many people have asked about Marty. The word, my friends, is he is ok!

The last few days the media has been carrying a news story about a 16 year old athlete who died after making the winning shot in a basketball game. His name was Wes Leonard. Lived in Fennville, Michigan. Described as an all American kid. Star in basketball and football. A good student. Admired by faculty and students.

An autopsy revealed Wes died from cardiomyopathy. An enlarged heart.

I was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy a little more than two years ago. Chest pains and tiredness sent me to a heart doctor. A change in my lifestyle and medication straightened me out in a year. My heart compressed to a normal size and started working effectively again.

How can a 16 year old know he has an enlarged heart? Especially an athlete.

A sad occurrence. The young should not die. Parents should not bury a child.

What more can be said.

I do not anticipate my computer being fixed till Tuesday. So this blog will be late again tomorrow.

Thank you for your indulgence.

Enjoy your Sunday!

It is early afternoon.

Sorry to be so late with the blog. I won’t bore you with an excuse.

Yesterday was a work day. After the dentist, I worked on today’s internet show all afternoon into the early evening. I was behind.

The Key West Lou Legal Hour was good this morning. Actually, better than good. Terrific!

There is so much happening. So much to talk about. It is actually easy to do a great show.

A lot of response since the show. Pedophilia and Sharia law topped the interest poll.

This past week a two year old girl was raped at Orlando’s Sea World. The bad guy actually photographed the event on his cell phone. He has been arrested. Of course, he does not know where the pictures came from.

There was supposed to have been an Islamic rally in front of the White House today. Its purpose was to assist in implementing Sharia law in the United States. The rally was called off by its leader. Allegedly because he and his group suddenly had something more important to do. Like thwarting the United State’s efforts to colonize the Arab world. Crazy people!

One of the avowed purposes of the Islamic group is to remodel the White House into a White Masjid. A masjid is a mosque.

Beware!

After the show, I had another dentist visit. I am recovering. Slowly, however. I have been on a liquid diet for three weeks. As a result, I have lost 12 pounds. Something good coming from something bad!

Tonight I hope to go out. Where, I do not know. But out it is!

Enjoy your day!

A weather forecaster I will never be!

I predicted rain yesterday. I was hopeful it would hold off till I finished golf. It sprinkled a bit as I drove to the golf course. That was it! The day was magnificent! Sunny and warm!

I played with Don, Larry and Michael. Michael is a friend visiting Don from up north.

I played poorly. Fortunately only lost $13. Michael was the big winner. $24. He made most of it on the par 5 18th. He shot a natural par. Had 2 strokes, however. Ended with a net eagle 3.

There were 12 of us to play yesterday. We played in 3 groups of four.

Emmett played in one of the other groups. Shot good! I take back my statement from last week that I could beat him.

Nate played in one of the other groups, also. A fine golfer. A gentleman. Manages the bars at Bagatelle’s. He shot 70! A par round! Congratulations, Nate!

We all spent time after golf sitting on the porch of the club house and chatting. Better stated, solving the world’s problems.

Last night I was out and about. With Don and Michael.

We started at Don’s Place.

The next stop was the Chart Room. Only briefly.

Then to Hogsbreath for the Larry and Jenna Show. Excellent!

Ran into Cheryl and Roger, Patti, Harry and his wife, and Rick.

We stopped at Island Dogs after we left Hogsbreath. The last time I was there was 7 years ago. There is a new owner. Mike and Nancy’s son in law. Mike and Nancy work at Don’s Place. I liked Island Dogs. Cheerful. Many people. Good prices.

Tommorrow, I do my internet show. At 10 in the morning. You can watch at www.konkam.com or www.konkbroadcasting.com.

A good show is planned. The Key West Lou Legal Hour will touch on Wisconsin, pedophelia in Orlando, Atlantic City, Ecuador and an enviromental case, a Sharia law revisit, a Polish hunter and his elephant hunt, a rat on an Alaskan Airlines plane, high speed rail, Florida and smoking lawsuits, and much more.

Try to join me. You will enjoy!

My first stop today is the dentist. I am feeling better.

Enjoy your day!

All good things must come to an end.

Unfortunately.

Key West weather has been perfect for weeks. Today it will be less so.

When I stepped outside, I could taste the salt in the air. The sky is full of gray clouds. Rain? Not today. I play golf!

The weather report calls for scattered showers. I hope it holds off till I finish 18.

My girls left me yesterday. Donna and Terri drove off. Their first stop is New York and then Washington. The house is quiet. I shall miss them.

They lead a strange life. They were to leave at 10 yesterday morning. It was close to 10. I asked them when they were going to pack the car. They said we already did it. At 2 this morning when we came home! Home meaning my house.

Safe trip, ladies! I enjoyed having you here.

I walked afterwards. Duval from the Atlantic to the Gulf and back. Tourists all over. Having a good time. Laughing. Enjoying all that is Key West.

Then to the Coffee House. Sipped and read. Chatted with a few friends.

The cupboard was bare again. Stopped at Publix. Prices have been creeping up the past few weeks. To the point where the bill increase has become significant. So, too, with gasoline. Up $ .40 a gallon in Key West.

We are heading for trouble!

I stopped at Lisa’s at 4. Had to babysit. Lisa had an appoinment. Corey was flying in from Louisville at 5. My job was to watch the grandkids and pick up Corey.

Robert and Ally were excited. Their father was coming home!

As soon as Corey came through the gate, they ran to him. Jumped all over him. They love their
Dad. It was obvious they had missed him. They talked non stop to him on the drive home.

This morning golf. Hope we finish.

Kurt telephoned last night. He still cannot play. His shoulder surgery continues to heal. He is coming to the golf course, however. He will drive me. The best golfer in our group driving me, the worst!

Last friday’s internet show is available anytime on demand. You can watch the Key West Lou Legal Hour at www.tikilive.com/video/30769.

Enjoy your day!

I am up early this morning. Ahead of the sun.

The weather was fantastic again yesterday. Sunny. In the 80s.

I walked. Started on the the Atlantic side of the island. Through the grounds of the Southernmost and Reach. Down Duval to the Gulf. And back.

Back was to the coffee House. Glanced through the papers. Chatted a bit.

Spent the afternoon under the tiki hut writing. Periodically sat back, looked out over the water and thought about this and that. Nothing things.

Donna and Terri leave today. First stop is New York. Terri has more tap dancing rehearsal time in preparation for the Follies show. She does a solo seven minute tap dancing routine in the show. Then they are off to Washington for two months. One for rehearsal, the other for the show.

I took them out last night. They already had a dinner engagement. So we had drinks on the deck of Louie’s Backyard. As the sun set.

Then I was off alone to Hogfish for dinner. A couple of diet cokes. I am not able to chew yet. Sat at the bar. Enjoyed the company of some local fisherman.

Enjoy your day!

The start of another great day!

The weather perfect!

Sun, slight wind, blue sky, blue water.

Key West is the best!

Yesterday was simple. I bummed it all day. Walked the Atlantic. Sipped coffee and read the Sunday papers at the Coffee House. Walked some more. This time Duval back and forth. Slowly. I was in no hurry.

I never made it to the Gardens. Donna and Terri went. They left me sitting outside by the water. My intentions were good. As usual. However, I was comfortable and serene and had no desire to move.

Last night was Academy Awards time.

I had only seen two of the top movies. The King’s Speech and The Social Network. Both impressed me.

I thought Colin Firth deserving of the Best Actor award.

James Franco and Anne Hathaway were dismal failures as hosts. From the gitgo. The two were incompatible. Neither had it last night.

It was good to see Kirk Douglas. A star from my time.

On the other hand, it was wrong to have him on the show in the manner he was utilized. His performance would have been more appropriate on the Letterman Show.

What I did not like did not affect my overall enjoyment of the evening. I am a typical American. I love the Academy Awards!

Enjoy your day!

Paradise is Key West!

No question about it!

The weather continues to be absolutely magnificent!

The sun is shining. Not a cloud in the sky. The water blue and moving slowly along.

God is in his Heaven, all’s right with the world! Here in Key West, that is.

I stayed in bed late again this morning. It is Sunday. I watched Meet the Press. We live in exciting times nationally and internationally. Scarry, also.

Syracuse won yesterday! Beat Georgetown at Georgetown. 58-51. A significant win. I enjoyed watching the game.

I had dinner with Lisa and the grandkids last night at Outback.

It amazes me the business Outback does on the weekend. Family nights. Locals.

I tried to eat. Ordered french onion soup. No way!

So I sipped my diet cokes and watched Lisa, Robert and Ally put down full meals.

Robert and Ally can read the menus. At 6 and 5. Impressive.

Ally is obviously better.

I spent the evening home in bed. Watched an old movie on TV and fell asleep early.

This Sunday is a big day! I will walk a bit. Hopefully I will make the Gardens at 5:30. This evening I will watch the Academy Awards from the comfort of my bed. It would be nice if I had someone to share it with me.

Enjoy your day!

I had a wonderful time last night!

Diane is a friend of Donna and Terri. My girls leave tuesday. For New York and Washington. Diane threw them a going away dinner party.

A fantastic time!

Afterwards,we all went to the Monkey Bar. A crazy place! Fun!

The partying continued.

I was the first to leave. Got home at 2 in the morning. Very late for me!

It was worth staying up. I enjoyed big time! It was a return to the world of the living!

Key West weather continues to be fantastic. 80s. A bit humid. Need air conditioning late in the afternoon, however. Not at night. Sleep with the windows open and the sound of the ocean beneath me.

Syracuse basketball at noon. Big game. Georgetown. CBS carrying it. I will probably
watch the game from my bed rather than the Sports Page Bar. I am tired after last night.

Enjoy your day!

I must be enjoying my sleep! Overslept again today! Ergo, blog late.

Yesterday busy.

A 9 am appointment with the dentist. I am finally pain free.

Then to Lori for a haircut. Always a pleasant experience being with Lori.

Read the New York papers at the Coffee House. Rock was there.

Visited Lisa at home. Ally sick. Stopped at Borders first to get her a book. Bought a book and a paint set. Ally enjoyed both. She read to me from the book immediately and then painted.

Ally’s eyes were heavy with fever.

I worked on this morning’s internet show. Jenna came over in the early evening and we fine tuned the Key West Lou Legal Hour. Jenna is my producer.

This morning I grabbed a quick shower and hurried over to the station.

A good show!

Post show commnents surrounded the Wisconsin situation. People were surprised to know running away to avoid a quorum is not unique to Wisconsin Democrats. Abe Lincoln did it in 1840 when as a Illinois state legislator, the opposing party locked the door to the chamber to make sure a quorum existed.

Lincoln fooled them. He jumped through a second floor window and ran off.

Wisconsin Democrats are in good stead with Republican Lincoln.

The tale of the two corrupt Pennsylvania juvenile judges also drew much comment. They were sending children to a for profit jail for minor matters. The for profit jail was paying them kick backs for each child.

The money amounted to $2.6 million over seven years.

They are judges no more and shortly will be enjoying prison.

As I was leaving the station, I was almost run over by Jane. My Coffee House friend. She was on her three wheel bike. Riding on the sidewalk. Dressed in flowing white gauze with a matching white bonnet.

We chatted a bit. I like Jane!

Then I was off to Lisa’s. Ally still sick. Better, though.

I had telephoned Lisa and Ally prior to the show. Told them to watch on the internet and I would say hello to Ally. I did and much more at the start of the show. Ally was all excited. She has been with me in the radio station several times. She keeps asking to be on the show with me. Some day.

I cannot eat yet. Chewing impossible. My blender continues to be my best friend. I fry eggs and steak, throw the result in the blender and then drink away. Not bad. Not good. But it supplies my body with needed protein. The best is desert. Milk shakes!

Enjoy your day!

Good morning!

Yesterday I overslept. Today I am up early. Still dark outside.

The sun was hot for golf yesterday. I tired. Spent the afternoon afterwards in bed. Planned on hitting the Chart Room and then the Larry and Jenna show at Hogsbreath last night. Never made it. All was not lost, however. My laptop was in bed with me. I worked on tomorrow’s Key West Lou Legal Hour show.

It has been another big week news wise. Tomorrow’s show includes comments on two Pennsylvana judges who sentenced kids to the reformatory for kickbacks, Obama and the Defense of Marriage Act, pirates killing 4 Americans, an Arizona activist sentenced to death, Senator Reid calling for the closing of brothels in Nevada, easier to sue cigarette makers in Florida, Hawaii votes for civil unions, Arizona wanting to cut off benefits to state employees in same sex relationships, Arizonan Iraqi found guilty of murdering his daughter because she was living with a man in an unmarried relationship, skipping legislative meetings to deny the opposition a quorum steeped in American history, Texas considering permitting college students and professors to carry concealed guns, and more.

A lot lined up for tomorrow’s show. Join me. On the internet world wide. www.konkam.com. Ten in the morning.

Enjoy your day!