One sentence in the Constitution is causing the U.S. huge problems. The sentence: “The executive power shall be vested in a president of the United States of America.”

No President exercised its potential full power till Trump in his second term. He continues to exercise “the power” at every opportunity. Which is most. He recognizes no limits.

No President ever before tried.

Either under Trump or some future President, court tests will come. Then we will know for sure. Till then…..Chaos!

A New York Times Editorial Board Opinion Piece: “Trump’s Gerrymandering Push Is A Form Of Cheating.”

Could we expect any less from Donald?

The Trump Administration has been highlighting material dealing with topics such as sexuality, slavery and immigration it finds objectionable at Smithsonians. 

Why don’t Trump and his people leave well enough alone? Whether good, bad or indifferent, what was is. History cannot be changed or altered. Especially by a leader who has a questionable background.

More Trump. However, I want to write a different and personal piece at the moment. I will return to Trump thereafter.

Two of my dearest friends are Fran and Tom Dixon from Buffalo. I have known them as snowbirds for 15-20 years. They visit Key West 3-4 times a year. Always stay at the Ocean Key. Tom was and may still be the owner of a small piece. He was a Board Member for years. Their next visit will be during Fantasy Fest in October.

We are very close. Both are gift giving. Material and baked goods delivered personally or mailed. I do good by them.

A couple of years ago on one of their visits, they gave me a large blender. What the hell was I going to do with a blender? A cook I am not.

I impolitely expressed myself as such at the time. They both laughed. Rightfully so. The blender has become one of the finest gifts I have received from anyone at any time.

It turned me into a smoothie freak. I make a smoothie every morning for breakfast. Sometimes twice a day when I enjoy a smoothie at dinner time rather than a full meal.

My smoothie is simple. Two ice cubes, a small container of fruit cocktail, a banana and a Dr. Atkin’s Dark Chocolate Drink. Fills the blender. Delicious.

Occasionally overflows the blender a bit. Can be messy. Mentioned it to the Dixons in a phone call yesterday. I suspect my next gift will be a new larger blender.

Back to Trump.

Trump believes he is doing an excellent job in policing Washington.  A policing job not required. Comments of how bad Washington was when it is not. A visit this past week to National Guard and other policing units he brought into Washington. He brought them pizza and burgers.

Trump believes he has been “successful” in Washington. So much so that he announced he is going to other Democratic cities. Query: Are only Democratic cities criminal?

Trump is trying to selectively prosecute. Military at site just one example. Wrong and he should be ashamed. He insults the fabric of our Capitol and its people. In addition to which he wastes significant tax dollars.

Trump came out a partial winner in his civil suit in New York where the civil penalty against Trump and his sons was somewhere around $500,000. A New York appeals court said yesterday the fine was excessive and discharged it. The guilty verdicts, etc. will remain. There will need to be a new verdict.

Trump is lucky. He always seems to step in shit. Shit being a lucky result.

A terrible wrong survives. Since becoming President, Trump has ben “prosecuting” Letita James who brought the civil suit against him and his family members in New York.

Trump is expanding the power of the “police” he has brought to Washington. ICE is being joined with certain of the patrols.

Trump’s war against rainbow cross walks continue. Without local permission, The Trump adminstration removed such a cross walk in Orlando. The LGBTQ considers it an insult. A high one. Key West may soon face the problem big time. Our intersection of Duval and Petronia Streets has such a cross walk. Key Westers will fight big time!

Putin has no desire for a ceasefire, etc. He bombs Ukraine while talks are ongoing. Now he questions Zelensky’s legitimacy to sign ay type peace agreement should one be arrived at. He doubts Zelensky is legally leader of Ukraine.

A former Key Biscayne gym coach has been sentenced to jail for 12 years. The claim against him he was sexually assaulting girls he was teaching.

The Cadillac Motor Company was started this day in 1902.

Althea Gibson was the first African American to compete in a U.S. national tennis tournament. This day in 1950. I remember it well. My Dad and I watched it together on TV.

I shaved my new beard for the third time yesterday. An effort. I lack the proper experience yet to do it swiftly and well. 

Later a haircut with Lori. She does not do beards. She quickly noticed I had screwed up the neck and side burns. Asked if she could correct them. I was delighted! Beard looks terrific now!

My car broke down just before I went into the hospital with the abdominal blood leak. Such close to 5 months ago. I have not driven since. Car has been in dealer’s shop for repair. I purchased the Volkswagen new some 10-12 year go. The model not made anymore. The part needed not available. Repair man says he believes he finally got one that will work and I will have my car today. Hope so! Hard to live without a car! Bumming rides all the time.

A measles outbreak can occur soon. Don’t say no! Too many going without vaccinations. Gambling with death. Because of Trump and RFK, Jr. Stupidity.

Putin making a fool not only of Zelensky. Also “his good friend” Trump. Trump does not recognize it.

Spike in Florida condo supply is creating a buyers’ market.

Interesting. The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is America’s most stolen car. Its theft rate is 39 times that of the average vehicle.

Enjoy your day!