The day begins with some Key West tidbits.
Considered one of my favourite Key West sandwiches has gone up two occasions since Trump took workplace. One greenback every time. Lots!
I deliberately fail to call the restaurant. Perhaps circumstances compelled such giant will increase, possibly the restaurant was merely being a pig profiting from circumstances. Not being certain, I deliberately fail to call it. Nonetheless relaxation assured I shall keep away from consuming there for fairly some time.
Key West fuel costs have gone down this week. Second consecutive week. Twenty cents a gallon over the 2 weeks.
Costs will rise once more. It has been that manner the previous few months.
Publix will not be taking part in yo yo with costs in Key West. They solely go a technique: Up! A few cents at a time. Nonetheless, at all times upward.
Key West’s Metropolis Lawyer was indicted lately. He virtually instantly tendered his resignation and obtained a purchase out on his contract of $221,000…..earlier than even a trial. The indictment stays standing.
Key West through the years has mirrored an inclination to pay and run slightly than stand and combat. The tendency goes again to a time when it opted to combat a second transit bus system and paid large time.
Trump time.
Trump is getting a “third tier” seat at Pope Francis’ funeral. The way in which issues labored out. Deservedly so, nevertheless. He criticized Biden’s seating within the 14th row on the Queen of England’s funeral. Referred to Biden’s seat as a mirrored image of the U.S.’ poor place on this planet.
Trump ought to keep house for this one. Although Francis’ place could be God loves everybody and Trump must be welcome. Sadly giving credit score for an motion he deserves not.
Who’s mendacity? The U.S. or China? Trump claims negotiations with China re tariffs are ongoing and progress being made. China says no manner! The 2 nations haven’t but met and China is not going to have interaction in talks with Trump after tariffs have been levied. Ought to have been talks first! China takes Trump’s dealing with of the matter as an insult.
The New York Instances has an attention-grabbing article this morning re Russian/Ukraine talks. The Instances claims Putin retains pummeling Ukraine, satisfied Trump is on his aspect.
I’d agree. Trump desires Ukraine to offer every part away. Russia giving subsequent to nothing. Such would quantity to a complete capitulation by Ukraine to Russia who began the struggle.
Natalism is within the air. Particularly within the Oval Workplace. Don’t be stunned if a Trump Govt Order comes out on the difficulty.
Natalism considerations itself with fertilization.
Since 2007, the U.S. start numbers have gone down. Trump desires extra infants. Particularly with him pushing the difficulty. Most he assumes shall be MAGA sorts when older.
Vance and Musk are pushing the difficulty additionally.
Discussions are underway on how you can acknowledge and reward a girl who has extra infants than regular. One reward may very well be a Nationwide Medal for Maternity. Six infants required to obtain one.
Have in mind pals the final authoritarian who pursued such an concept. Adolph Hitler. Extra infants at this time, extra Nazis tomorrow!
Alaska Republican U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski is one powerful girl. An equally powerful legislator as properly. Ran as soon as as an Impartial and received when her Republican Occasion rejected her.
Just lately she admitted one thing all of us have been feeling has been the case with federal elected officers: “We’re all afraid.” Admitting the assertion utilized to her additionally. All afraid of Trump and retaliation.
A tragic state of affairs!
James Baldwin was an American author and civil rights activist. He died in 1987.
Considered one of his well-known quotes and one befitting the Donald Trump of at this time: “Ignorance, allied with energy, is probably the most ferocious enemy justice can have.”
Hegseth has to go. A Trump error. He mustn’t have been nominated within the first place.
Pope Francis.
I shall be up early tomorrow morning to look at Pope Francis’ funeral. 4 am!
Pope Francis opted to not be buried within the splendor of St. Peter’s. Moderately he chosen the considerably much less formal Basilica di Santos Maria Maggiore. His tombstone inside shall be equally much less formal bearing solely the title “Franciscus.”
The Church of Santa Maria Maggiore appeared in my readings this morning. I assume the place the place Francis shall be buried.
On at the present time in 590 A.D., Pope elect, the long run Gregory the Nice, lead a litanic procession via Rome to the Church of Sante Maria Maggiore, to appease divisive anger throughout a plague epidemic.
I shut with the preeminent singer Frank Sinatra. The Voice!
On at the present time in 1955, Sinatra launched his ninth studio album “In The Wee Small Hours.” Preparations have been by Nelson Riddle.
Need to hustle. A manicure with Tammy at midday.
Take pleasure in your day!