Key West Lou / LEONARDO DA VINCI

An exceptional television experience last night. The PBS showing of Leonardo Da Vinci, “The Disciple of Experience.” Two hours of the best of the best.

It was not what I expected. I thought there would be more about The Last Supper. The questions I raised yesterday about Mary Magdalene, a child, the marriage of Mary and Jesus, etc. were not entertained. The very issues raised during the lectures I received first hand in my two visits to The Last Supper in Milan.

Nevertheless, the presentation was dynamic. Outstanding. I learned so much more about Da Vinci. His genius surprising. The intelligence he applied to his paintings and sculptures.

The show continues this evening with its final two hour presentation. I am anxious to view it. I could have seen the second two hours last night. However, it was 10 o’clock and my eyes were getting heavy.

Do yourself a favor and watch the second half this evening. Such an opportunity is rare.

“Four score and seven years ago…..” On this day in 1863, Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address.

St. Peter’s Basilica was consecrated this day in 1626 in Rome.

It became the world’s largest Catholic Church. I can attest to the fact. Have been fortunate enough to have visited several times. So big, tiring to walk around. Tons of alters. Masses going on all day. When beat, I would go to one of the Masses and sit. Did at least a part of three Masses each day.

An interesting piece of information follows. I write about it for a particular reason which I will share at the end of the topic.

The Third Amendment of the U.S. Constitution has never been argued in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. Let’s hope it never does.

It has seldom been used. Never directly. It is the least litigated Amendment in the Bill of Rights. Last involved in the federal appellate case Engblom v. Carey, 677 Fed.2d 737, in 1983 where national guardsmen were determined to be “soldiers” within the meaning of the Third Amendment.

What the Amendment is all about: The Third Amendment forbids the government from forcing citizens to house soldiers in their private homes without their consent during peace time.

I share the Third Amendment with you in view of Trump’s plan to immediately act on removing invalid immigrants from U.S. soil. He is talking 0ne million plus and using the military or national guard to assist. The number to be removed is massive. It will require a massive number of military to do the job. Where will they sleep? Not in the homes of non consenting U.S. citizens!

Syngman Rhee was President of South Korea from 1948-1960. His tenure included the Korean War. His grandson Thomas Rhee was my college roommate. He introduced me to Korean cooking, some of which I vehemently disliked.

Tom was exceptionally thin and generally sick with one thing or another. I told him it was so because of the food he ate.

He did not enjoy my Italian food. It was tit for tat.

It is claimed William Tell shot an apple off his son’s head. The story questionable. If true, it occurred this day in 1307.

Today in 1928 a big one for Mickey Mouse! Walt Disney’s “Steamboat Willie” was released. It was the first Mickey Mouse sound cartoon.

Key West has been without cancer services for a couple of years. A tragedy for those in need. I have several friends who have done without or traveled north for the basic attention required to keep them alive.

It has been announced that Baptist Health will open a new facility for cancer treatment in Key West. Terrific! One problem, however. It will not be till the summer of 2025.

Why so long a wait? The need is constant. It is a “now” one. Many will suffer needlessly, travel long distances for monthly care, or die without it.

It is great Baptist Health is opening a Key West facility for cancer treatment. The problem again is timing. Why can’t the Hospital do better?

Enjoy your day!

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