Comfortable Presidents Weekend! And for tomorrow, the vacation itself, Comfortable Presidents Day!
We recall all of them. For these of us in Key West, we keep in mind one particularly. One of the best of one of the best, Harry S Truman. Whereas President, he visited Key West 11 instances for a complete of 175 days.
I’ve by no means met the person. Not referring to Truman who I did meet. In reality loved a 2 hour lunch whereas sitting subsequent to him.
I consult with Rick Ramsay. He has been the Monroe County Sheriff for a few years. Succesful, reliable. Performs his job nicely. That’s the reason the folks proceed reelecting him.
An instance, he lately reported the crime fee for Monroe County had dropped. 13 % in 2024. No simple job. The Keys are a loopy joyful rowdy customer place.
Ramsay continues to get his job finished and finished nicely.
The Key West Aquarium turns 90 years previous tomorrow. It opened February 17, 1935. A winner!
I cherished taking Robert and Ally there once they have been younger.
Judy Blume and George Cooper have give you one other apropos topic relevant to Books & Books: “Roses die however books are perpetually. Give a Valentine that lasts.” I be part of of their thought. Give a ebook as a present. Books final!
Syracuse’s basketball season continues to be constant. A winner it’s not. Syracuse misplaced yesterday to North Carolina 88-82.
I can’t anticipate the season to finish!
Unusual what nations warfare over. Again within the seventeenth century, the Dutch and English warred over the Banda Islands of Indonesia.
The difficulty nutmeg. Right now’s spice was extremely valued in these days for its medicinal qualities. Thought to thrust back the Black Plague. The Banda Islands have been flush with nutmeg bushes.
Fascinating quote: “A profitable marriage requires falling in love many instances with the identical particular person.”
The emergency quantity 911 has been with us a very long time. The primary 911 name was positioned within the U.S. at the present time in 1968.
Historical past blames Jews for every part. Pure unadulterated stupidity!
An instance. In 1349, Jews have been expelled from Burgdorf, Switzerland, accused of spreading the Bubonic Plague.
Earlier than RFK Jr. will get finished, Jews will most likely be liable for the anticipated rise in measles within the U.S.
The whole lot has a starting. Subway vehicles with facet doorways. The primary went into service on New York Metropolis subways in 1909.
On at the present time in 1943, an anti-Hitler pupil drew an indication on a Munich facade: “Out with Hitler! Lengthy reside freedom!”
The coed was a part of an anti-Hitler “White Rose” group. The coed was caught on February 18 and beheaded on February 22.
Good man, Adolph! Is the U.S. shifting in that course?
Take pleasure in your Sunday!