The weather key. Warming up in Key West. High expected to reach 70. May not last long. Supposedly will get cold again in a few days.
I have been in Key West 30 years. This has been the coldest January ever so far. Surprisingly so. Some Januarys remain in the high 70s and 80s. Never a touch of cold. We are entitled to some of those warm Januarys for the next few years.
My medical day began early. Sara at 7. She is my butt nurse. My bed sores are taking forever to recover. She also will become my injury nurse to take care of my fall problems. She spent considerable time on my knee.
I am feeling better. My ribs still hurt when I get up and sit down, cough or burp. Since the fall, I have been burping a lot. Something I did not do before.
Lucky I was, however. No fractures. I feel a bit better each day. Recovery in small steps, nevertheless recovery.
Went out last night. To The Gardens. Saw Steve and Cindy, Joe and Jean. Joe and Jean were to have returned to Birmingham last week. However the planes got screwed up because of the weather. They return today. They were both nice enough to walk me to my car. I needed them.
Melania got what she deserved with her documentary. Not her or the documentary’s fault. Her relationship with Donald the major contributing factor. Most things he touches or is related with, fail.
Still in a government standoff. Trump and Democrats cannot agree on one issue. If and when this bill passes, it will only extend the government till February 13. What a way to run the government!
Trump seems to come up with something new every day. Most of his ideas fail.
His newest one is to install a statue of Christopher Columbus in front of the White House.
I am of Italian ancestry. Columbus made me and most if not all Italians proud. In recent decades he has acquired a negative appearance. Considered bad for a number of reasons. Many of his statues torn down.
It appears Donald is seeking the Italian-American vote. I know no Italo-American who looks upon Trump favorably.
Save the money Donald! I would rather a different President in the future places the Columbus statue and does it for the right reasons.
Trump has seen fit to punish Mark Kelly. Not because he did anything wrong. In fact, a federal judge announced he is “skeptical” of the charges. Trump is out to destroy Kelly because he was a growing force against Trump. Since the charges were levied, Kelly announced he definitely is a candidate for President.
As you are aware, I have been supporting Kelly openly for a while. He is a good man. A present U.S. Senator, former astronaut and 25 year Navy veteran. A Democrat who spoke out against Trump when most were remaining silent.
People live in fear in Minneapolis. Trump at fault. He could end the city’s harassment quickly if he so desired. Which he does not. Even the children live in fear. Nothing to be proud of.
Donald, get the thugs – your thugs – out of Minneapolis and Minnesota! You have the power to do so. Exercise it!
A New York Times column described described Trump as “neoroyal.” Right on! His attitude and self-importance image have rendered significant pain to the U.S. and rest of the world.
Trump and Harvard were discussing deescalating the tenson between them. Trump has acted in typical Trump style. Prior to any meeting, Trump had levied a $200 million fine. For the meeting, he raised it to $1 billion.
Trump has cut aid to Afghanistan. Hunger and deaths have followed. Especially with children. Child hunger has reached levels unseen in 25 years.
Congratulation, Donald! The fatter you get, the thinner Afghanistan children get. Does it make you proud? Do you ever think of them?
Enough of Donald for today.
The Patty Hearst sage began this day in 1974 when she was kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army.
Facebook began this day in 2004. Represents what success is!
On this day in 1826, The Last of the Mohicans was published. James Fenimore Cooper the author.
He was raised most of his years in upstate New York in what is now the Cooperstown area. His Dad founded Cooperstown.
I have reread the book several times. Cooperstown in the Utica area, something like 40 miles distant. The times represented in the book, the people, were similar to those in the Utica area at the time.
On this day in 1938, Walt Disney released Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Many times I have reseen the movie. Part of American tradition.
Japan has few trash cans. Pockets and paper bags are used. Shirts, blouses and coats are sold with large pockets for garbage usage. Most Japanese people have never seen a trash can.
Silk diapers now big time in China. A “premium essential” in many households.
McDonald’s adding caviar to its menu. Only for one day. Free. Calling it the “McNuggets Caviar.” The day February 10. The caviar will be available only as long as it lasts.
Enough for today. My ribs killing me. Dr. Blass at 3 for the cancer wound. Bed for me till then.
Enjoy your day!