I’m back! Was under the weather for a few days. Did nothing, including my beloved blog.
I begin with a highlight which occurred just before I slowed down. I had brunch with some friends. Good people all! Joanne and Lou. At their home. Joanne a CFO and a cook exemplary! Lou an adviser of sorts. An AI expert. Then there was Ennid and David. Ennid writes for KONK Life. Does reviews of Red Barn shows. David a retired anesthesiologist. The group concluded with my dear friend Fred and his wife Joanne.
Two Joanne’s. How lucky could I be!
Fred a retired New York City attorney. A retired labor lawyer who represented the management side of the table. Joanne an artist. Shows at Harrison Gallery. .
The food and company were excellent.
Almost forgot…..Joanne and Lou’s dogs. Two. Part of the family. All over us in a nice way.
Trump! Tons of Trump to write about. Frankly, I am sick of writing and hearing about him. The worst President in our history.
The big story during my absence was the Davos meeting re Greenland. From Donald’s perspective a victory. How I know not. The tariffs were removed. Greenland remains as it was. So how the Trump victory?
Trump always wants to get even. No way to make friends. There was a USA House in Davos. California Governor Newson was blocked from entry. Childish bullshit on Trump’s part.
Trump has a burning desire to destroy or sell everything. Nothing is sacred.
His newest gambit is his attempt to sell the “Sistine Chapel of the New Deal.” Contained in the Wilbur J. Cohn Federal Building. Contains art created from 1940-1942 by unemployed artists. A piece of America.
The man has no respect for American history.
Women won a big time right this day in 1973. The Supreme Court decided Roe v. Wade guaranteeing American women the right to an abortion.
A major day in Key West history! Gathered the largest crowd up to that day in Key West. It was January 22, 1912. Henry Flagler rode on the first railroad trip all the way to Key West. It was on the Overseas Extension of the Florida East Coast Railroad.
Americans are finding it cheaper and more convenient to have one home rather than two. The southern warm winter home is slowly becoming a thing of the past. Why have two homes when one will do it! Cheaper and generally in a cheaper state to live. Referred to as “permanent relocation.”
The five best jobs in 2026. Surprise! All in the medical field: Anesthesiologist, psychiatrist, orthodontist, obstetrician/gynecologist, and radiologist.
Hank Aaron: “Guessing what the pitcher is going to throw is 80 percent of being a successful hitter. The other 20 percent is just execution.”
Love Fran Dixon! I mentioned on the phone a few days ago how much I enjoyed her home made fudge which she periodically sends me. Yesterday, I received a small heavy box in the mail. Fran’s fudge! Made my day!
Some Januarys are warm. The weather does not change. Others are cold. very cold. We appear to be in a cold one this year.
I hate it! I am a warm weather freak. I have been wearing long kakis, a sweatshirt and leather jacket. I hate those who walk around in shorts and a shirt uttering how much they love the present weather.
High 50s and mid to high 60s have been common the past few days. Will warmup a bit today. High will be 73. Still cold for me! Low 68.
A busy day ahead. Renew some prescriptions, a haircut with Lori, followed by a manicure with Tammy. Then a light lunch somewhere.
I am consistent. My man for President in 2028 remains Mike Kelly. Presently a U.S. Senator, former astronaut and 25 year Navy veteran where he at one time captained an aircraft carrier.
Evidence that he might be right for the job is Trump has been on his ass recently. Coming up with bullshit things to attack him with.
Enjoy your day!