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I CHEATED!

It had to happen. Last night, I cheated. I am not happy about it this morning. I have been dieting since mid November. At the moment, I am down 35 pounds. I have been stuck at 35 pounds for 3 … Read...

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KEY WEST BORDELLO HISTORY

Key West was a different island 50-70 years ago. In many ways. One was the existence of bordellos. Houses of pleasure. A place where a small fee paid brought lots of pleasure. Customer friendly...

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UP EARLY

Today’s blog a minimal one. I am up early. I will be driving to Miami for the Volkswagen’s 20,000 mile check up. I am not looking forward to the trip. It is up to Miami and back in the same … Read More →

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TWO DAYS/ONE BLOG

I had a big morning yesterday. Out of the house at 6:30, returned at 1.00. Tired! Went to bed for a needed nap. The blog lost out. My morning included a doctor visit, lengthy business meeting, and time...

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STACY

An exceptional evening last night! I met Stacy! Stacy found me. She has been a loyal blog reader for years. A frequent Key West visitor, our paths did not cross till last night. At the Chart Room, of...

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HEMINGWAY DAYS SADLY OVER

Key West empty last night. Hemingway Days ended. Everyone heading out of town. Sad that Hemingway Days had come to an end. From my perspective, one of the most enjoyable Key West events. One hundred...

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OREOS

I write about important things. Today, Oreos. Specifically, the new Oreo Thins. Oreos. That amazing cookie! Everyone loves Oreos! Delicious chocolate hard cake on the outside. Sweet thick white sugar...

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LA TE DA

I had dinner last night at La Te Da. Crispy Duck. The best duck in Key West! Enjoyed it at the outside bar. The wind blew big time all day. However not felt in Key West. The buildings and trees … Read...

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POLITICAL JUNKIE DAY

I am a political junkie. Today is a day made for me and others like me. Hillary Clinton testifies before the Benghazi sub-committee. All day and probably into the evening. I have to squeeze the hearing...

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GARDENS HOTEL

The Gardens Hotel is hidden behind walls and foliage on the corner of Angela and Simonton. One of the Key West’s leading citizens is proprietor. Kate Miano. Charming. Beautiful. An outstanding business...

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LA TE DA HAS NEW BAR

Key West is blessed with several excellent publications. One is Conch Color. I was browsing Conch Color when I came across a La Te Da advertisement. A picture of La Te Da’s new inside bar. Beautiful! I...

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GETTYSBURG ADDRESS

Four score and seven years ago….. Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address on this day in 1863. The speech less that 300 words took less than 4 minutes to give. We all learned in school that Lincoln wrote...

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I DANCED!

A busy last night. First stop was Tavern ‘n Town. No room at the inn. There had been an outside wedding scheduled. The cold and wind moved it inside. Took up the entire new dining room. Headed downtown...

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RUDENESS REIGNS

Whatever I might say about bicyclists, etc., tourists generally have always been congenial, happy, easy to get along folk. Key West is kumbaya time. Tourists and locals alike enjoying. This season is...

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SYRACUSE CONTINUES WINNING

March Madness! What excitement! Great basketball! Syracuse, the team that should not have been in the NCAA Tournament. Even I said it. A bad year. Syracuse did not deserve to make it. We made it! Was I...

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OPERATION BABY LIFT

My opening comments today are not concerning Key West. Though Key West can lay claim to similar values. Like love, conscience and humanity. It is the story of 2,600 orphaned Vietnamese children. Many...

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FLORIDA WEEKLY…..Key West Edition

An enjoyable time at Sq. 1 last night. The company! I was seated at the corner of the bar sipping a gin and reading the newspapers. All of a sudden, they came in. Five of them. Four women and one man....

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I WANT TO GO TO JAIL

I want to go to jail. I was having a conversation yesterday with one of those who make this island the place it is. He started by telling me…..I want to go to jail. Only for 30 days. I need a vacation....

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100,000 CHICKENS

Key West is known for its chickens. Chickens everywhere. Tourists love them. Few locals do. The chickens are dirty and germ ridden. Not eating chickens. Chickens properly bred and raised are ok,...

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TONIGHT…..SANCHEZ AT CUSTOM HOUSE

Mario Sanchez, one of Key West’s greatest artist! A world wide reputation. Many of his works will be exhibited for several weeks at the Custom House. The show’s opening this evening. More than 70...

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