Tons of information today. Facts galore.
Lets begin with useless Hegseth. He is on a trip to France. Took six of his children with him. Fortunately, he covered their expenses. However security costs were strained big time.
A federal surge has more than doubled caseloads within some immigration courts. Such is causing errors and confusion.
Lies? ICE calls present detainees the “worst of the worst.” Data shows otherwise.
Trump visited Wisconsin farmers badly stung by tariffs and rising fuel prices.
The Knicks are up 2-0.
The Knicks have the fans. The Spurs a group of nuns. Salesian Sisters of St. Bosco. The ladies better pray harder!
Nuns make great fans! I recall my Syracuse University box days. The nuns were always my welcome guest. Franciscans from Utica’s St. Elizabeth Hospital. Football and basketball their special loves.
A 6-3 dominated Republican Supreme Court has done violence to democracy. A problem that will take years to remedy.
The Ebola virus continues to be a major threat in the Congo.
A flesh eating fly is making an unwelcome comeback. Called the New World Screwworm. It is showing up in Texas. The fly can kill if its wound is left untended. Poses a dangerous threat not only to humans, but also wildlife and pets. Experts believe it can be contained in Texas.
The State surprisingly which ensures the well being of its citizens in cases of health, education and hope is Minnesota. Regarded the best for quality of life!
Tipping dates back to the Middle Ages. Its roots found in the feudal societies of medieval Europe. Wealthy landowners occasionally gave small sums to servants and laborers for extra effort.
Surprisingly, tipping was deeply un-American in colonial times. Then in the 1800s, wealthy Americans who visited Europe discovered the custom and brought it back to the U.S. with them. Such was the birth of tipping in the U.S.
Americans spent $78 billion in tips in American restaurants and bars in 2023. However, a study reveals 41 percent of Americans think the tipping culture is “out of control.”
In the Fall of 1810, there was a “Republic of West Florida.” American and British settlers declared independence from Spain. The independence lasted a short time. The group was almost immediately absorbed by the U.S.
The smallest bar in Key West is on Duval Street and has a bright yellow awning with its name The Smallest Bar thereon. Only two bar stools. The place measures 6′ x 8′ in its customer standing area. A popular establishment. It has been there for years.
Blaise Pascal: “Do you wish people to think well of you? Don’t speak well of yourself.” Obviously the statement does not apply to Trump.
The Allies landed in Normandy. D-Day! Made the day June 6, 1944 forever famous.
The first drive in theater opened this day in 1933. Great in the 1950s for parking and necking. Great again in the 1960s for taking the children, putting them to sleep in the back seat with pillows and blankets, while Mom and Pop sat in the front watching the movie. No necking by then.
The prior two days in Key West had the heaviest rain I have seen in my Key West years. Apparently has ended. No rain predicted for today.
Fred Klein’s picture from yesteryear ran today. A good looking guy in his younger days! Still is!
President William Henry Harrison died from pneumonia following just one month in office. First Lady Anna Harrison became the first Presidential widow to be awarded a pension.
The Dixons are in Villeurbanne-sur, France today.
The Norris family somewhere in Greece.
In a light rain, I grocery shopped at Publix at 8 yesterday morning.
At noon, I was visited by Nurse Mark. At one, by Nurse Debra. Both physical therapists.
Hopefully, I will get out today. I am remaining indoors too much. Not healthy.
Enjoy your day!