I decided to vote yesterday.
I have been voting for 70 years. First in New York and now in Florida. Do not recall ever missing the opportunity to vote. I have always considered voting a way to express my opinion. Important when you consider I. as well as you, are voting for those we wish to govern us. We do not always win/get our choice. As with the present Trump experience.
Voting was on Stock Island. A small crowd waiting. The people running the voting operation were all genuinely friendly. It made the voting experience even more pleasant.
I followed voting with an enjoyable lunch at Denny’s. Their menu has changed again. They have brought back the $5.99 special. Two eggs, hash browns and two slices of toast. Enjoyable and filling.
What a difference a few days made. Sunday the place was packed with Fantasy Fest diners. Yesterday at the same time there were all of six of us.
Then a quick stop at Publix to pick up a few items.
Today makes one week I have been off the pill which was adversely affecting me big time. My sleeping is better, though not perfect yet. And I feel good! I cannot tell you how good I feel off that pill. It was not good for me.
Today is Lori day. Haircut time. She has been cutting my hair for 25 years. We have become friends. I enjoy my visits with her.
Carrie is helping me with some things. A talented woman. She brought me a 42 page report the other day. I thought it was her original work. No, she used AI. What detail! I am going to ask her to teach me how to get into and use AI.
Trump’s Cabinet appears to be violating the Hatch Act. Hatch prohibits officials from campaigning and also the use of political funds for campaign purposes. It is ok for the President and Vice President to campaign, but again not political officials.
Should the Democrats win the House and Senate, expect these persons who have been violating the Hatch Act to be charged with violations.
John Glenn returned to space this day in 1998 at the age of 77. A man’s man! It was 40 years following his walk on the moon.
China ended its one child only birth policy this day in 2015. It had been in force and effect for 35 years. China initially instituted the birth control law because it believed its population was expanding too rapidly.
The Milwaukee Brewers won its first World Series in its franchise history yesterday. The Brewers swept 4 of 5 games to defeat Tampa Bay.
Jersey Mike’s has been designated the top fast food chain in the U.S.
Florida is drowning in flood waters. I thought things were bad in Key West. No way when compared to other parts of Florida.
Starbucks is bringing back the “Bearista Cup” for the holidays. A bear figured cup. Popular!
John Glenn: ” I don’t know what you can say about a day when you see four beautiful sunsets.”
B.C. stands for “Before Christ.” A.D. “In the Year of the Lord.”
Trump is an authoritarian figure. We have had enough of authoritarianism. Vote Democratic this year. To my Republican friends I say, it will not hurt to so vote one time in your life.
Word is Jared Kushner’s diplomacy is inuring to his benefit. Seems to be that is with most, if not all, of the Trump family.
Braille was invented by Louis Braille. He was 15 years old at the time and blind. The system he created consists of 63 characters.
Midland, Michigan, for the second consecutive year has been designated the best place to retire in the U.S.
Gulliver’s Travels” was first published this day in 1726.
People Magazine selected Noah Wyle as the Sexiest Man alive in 2026. The actor is age 55. His wife says he does the dishes.
There are 10 States with certain Counties that ban alcohol consumption today.
Interesting. The meal eaten on the moon by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin included bacon. It was their favorite and the favorite of other astronauts till it was phased out in 2002.
That’s it for today.
Vote if you have not yet done so.
Enjoy your day otherwise!