As I walked into Brady’s last night, I heard a loud shout “Louis!” A woman jumped up and hugged me like we haven’t seen each other in years. We had not as it turned out.
It was Laurie Thibaud. The last time I saw her was pre-COVID..
Laurie and I used to see each other frequently back then. She worked at Aqua’s. A Master of Ceremonies. A very effective one.
Five year ago in December 2018, Laurie added a radio show to her workload. She became the talk hostess on Station 105.7 FM’s Party With a Purpose. Several hours a day. Music and talk. Crazy best describes how she ran the show. It was terrific! Still doing it today, as well as the Master of Ceremonies work at Aqua.
I had done a TV show for one year and a couple of different podcasts and volunteered to go on and help her. Turned out she did not need me. She was a natural. Terrific. Born to the microphone. I hung around chatting once or twice a week with her for a few months and then stopped.
COVID changed my life as it did many others. I never listened to the radio. Whereas I frequented Aqua once or twice a week, especially for Dueling Bartenders on monday nights, I have not been in the place since COVID. So I not have seen Aqua friends like Laurie.
It was good running into her. May our paths cross more frequently in the future.
Now to my meal. The friday special is pierogis. Love ’em. Enjoyed a dish last night as well as my brief conversations with Carola.
Today’s podcast 3-4 years old. Concerns early COVID days when we had little of anything to combat the disease and were reaching a point where doctors might have to decide who was treated and who was not. It appeared the forthcoming decision might involve caring for the young and letting the old die.
I was speaking with a friend in North Port yesterday who shops at one of the Publix stores in her area. She was upset with the cost of the small box of Cheerios. An 8.9 ounce box was now $5.69. Hers is a family of 5. All eat Cheerios for breakfast. One box does it for one family breakfast.
Cheerios just one example of how expensive food has become.
George Santos has finally been expelled from Congress. It took too long. The man an avowed liar. Set a horrible example of how politics kept him in his seat as long as it did. The Republicans needed his House vote. Character a long gone trait for Washington elected officials.
Even sadder was that only 105 Republicans voted to expel him. One hundred twelve voted “no.” Scum bags one and all.
Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor died yesterday at 93. She was the first woman nominated to the Supreme Court. Ronald Reagan the Presidnet who nominated her.
Looks like Christmas in Key West. I recently saw Bayview Park at night all lit up. Beautiful! Just one of many places so decorated.
Last night was the Christmas Bicycle Ride. Around 20 showed up afterwards at Brady’s decked out in Xmas finery.
Tonight the best Key West Christmas event. The Holiday Parade. Unfortunately, I will miss it. Cannot park close enough so my walk to the parade would be short. In addition, no way can I stand that long to watch the parade. My legs won’t take it.
Read a term befitting Texas yesterday: A place where democracy goes to die.
Simple things involved.
An example is a black male high school student. His hair is typical kinky. He let it grow a bit long. Not that long. Not even shoulder length Photo showed it was mid neck. Neat and tidy. He has been suspended. He and his family refuse to have his hair cut. Their position is it is natural appearing, especially for a person of color.
A national protest has begun over the issue.
American Catholic Bishops are in a world their own. Neither the laity nor the Pope agree with them. The Bishop’s’ present goal is to depose Francis. Would you believe!
The Bishops have become like their Evangelical brethren. Their concerns are secular and power rather than the will of God.
Bologna’s leaning tower on the verge of collapse. Finally. The tower was built in the 12th century. This is the first time the concern re collapse has been great. The areas around the structure have been sealed off to protect against falling debris. Nearby other buildings are in danger of the collapse also.
Have Republican Evangelists forsaken the True Lord for a False Prophet in their support of Donald Trump?
The Citizens’ Voice this morning claims American Airlines guilty of price gouging. Reported a one way ticket Thanksgiving morning from Miami to Key West was $2,111.
For real?
Syracuse/Virginia at noon today. I cannot get it on ESPN2 on my TV. Going to Jack Flats to watch the game. A hearty lunch, a drink and hopefully a good game.
Enjoy your day!