Key West Lou / TRUMP…..THE U.S. ECONOMY IS THE BEST BY FAR
Trump says the U.S. economy is the best by far. He insists it. Repeatedly. How can anyone be so wrong? He should buy groceries and …
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KEY WEST LOU / FIRST SMALLPOX VACCINE DISCOVERED IN 1549
The World Health Organization declared smallpox eradicated in 1980. However and surprisingly, the basic concept behind a smallpox vaccine goes back to at least 1549. …
KEY WEST LOU / BIRTH OF THE U.S. COAST GUARD
In 1790, the United States was having difficulty with smugglers. Something had to be done. The relatively new little nation was getting no respect. Alexander …
Key West Lou / BIRTH OF THE U.S. COAST GUARD
In 1790, the United States was having difficulty with smugglers. Something had to be done. The relatively new little nation was getting no respect. Alexander …
Key West Lou / A RECAP OF NICHOLAS KRISTOFF’S OPINON PIECE ”MEET THE AMERICANS WHO CAN’T AFFORD HAIRCUTS OR TOILET PAPER”
Nicholas Kristoff has and is one of America’s finest news writers. I have referred to him several times in the past. An Opinion Piece written …
Key West Lou / HOW I GOT THE NAME PETRONE
My last name is Petrone. How I got it interesting. It goes back to my grandfather on my father’s side. Lets begin this way. My …
Key West Lou / LEGISLATION PENDING TO INTEGRATE U.S. AND ISRAEL DEFENSE SYSTEMS
How stupid is Trump? How stupid are we? There is legislation pending that would integrate portions of U.S. and Israel defense systems. Section 219 of …
Key West Lou / LEGISLATION PENDING TO INTEGRATE U.S. AND ISRAEL DEFENSE SYSTEMS
How stupid is Trump? How stupid are we? There is legislation pending that would integrate portions of U.S. and Israel defense systems. Section 219 of …
Key West Lou / MORE SHARKS SEEN IN NORTHERN WATERS
The recent heat wave affects even fish. That is why this Summer more sharks are being seen in northern waters. Sharks and other fish are …
KEY WEST LOU / PRESIDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE REGULAR PEOPLE WHEN LIVING IN THE WHITE HOUSE
Cristeta Comerford was a White House Chef. She said it was an “eye-opener” to see Presidents and their families are “regular people.” Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis: …
KEY WEST LOU / PRESIDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE REGULAR PEOPLE WHEN LIVING IN THE WHITE HOUSE
Cristeta Comerford was a White House Chef. She said it was an “eye-opener” to see Presidents and their families are “regular people.” Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis: …
KEY WEST LOU / A SPECIAL DAY
Yesterday was a special one. Pure enjoyment. Spent the day propped in bed watching TV and snoozing. My movie watching included three excellent features. The …
Key West Lou / YOU ARE KNOWN BY THE COMPANY YOU KEEP
Extremely intelligent words: “The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him.” So spoken …
KEY WEST LOU / MEASLES ON THE RISE…..BIG TIME
U.S. measles hit a 35 year high fueled by a sustained outbreak. Data from the John Hopkins University U.S. Measles Tracker shows as of yesterday, …
Key West Lou / MEASLES ON THE RISE…..BIG TIME
U.S. measles hit a 35 year high fueled by a sustained outbreak. Data from the John Hopkins University U.S. Measles Tracker shows as of yesterday, …
KEY WEST LOU / “BAA, BAA , BLACK SHEEP” AND “RING AROUND THE ROSIE”
Two nursery rhymes as openers! Why not! We all sang them as children. Each an intrinsic part of our upbringings. The origin of “Baa, Baa, …
KEY WEST LOU / “BAA, BAA , BLACK SHEEP” AND “RING AROUND THE ROSIE”
Two nursery rhymes as openers! Why not! We all sang them as children. Each an intrinsic part of our upbringings. The origin of “Baa, Baa, …
Key West Lou / HAPPY SUNDAY
Happy Sunday! On this day in 1845, tiny Seneca Falls, New York went on the map for all time because of a significant event which …
LINCOLN WARNED US OF A TRUMP IN THE FUTURE
Abraham Lincoln in the first major speech he gave forewarned of a Donald Trump. He warned Trump’s type would be the undoing of the Republic: …
Key West Lou / IS AS WAS…..TRUMP’S SPEECH
Donald Trump’s address to the Nation last night added nothing new. It was as they have been. Repetitious. He opened with his alleged successes and …