Seriously, cough up
the money tonight
Tonight is the night when all those blowhards and yappers can do something of good.
It's the fundraiser to cover the roof of the burnt out building. It's important to go. The fate of the building is at stake.
Despite Kathy, the self-called structural expert, running around telling people that the centerpiece of our neighboodhood is doomed, it can be saved so long as it's protected by the elements.
My challenge has always been $200 per person, and you know can scrape up the bucks.
So tonight, show that you really care and attend the fundraiser at Otto's. You'll be glad you did.
NOVEMBER 20, 2009
State's historic preservation
office to help
It looks like the state, via its historic preservation initiative, is going to help out a bit with restoring the building. I'm not sure if it will be a grant, or perhaps a huge tax credit. Or, both. Time will tell.
It's a big shot in the arm, hopefully setting aside talk by the "neighborhood expert" that the building can't be saved.
Meeting was cancelled;
too many meetings
Last night's meeting of the Old Seminary Square Ladies and Retirees Social Club was cancelled, because two special meetings about the fire over the past month were more than enough.
One special meeting was for residents to blow off some steam. Other than that, not much was accomplished. The city held firm on its beliefs with regard to water pressure and code enforcement.
But at least it allowed the blowhards on the street to act important and therefore, feel important.
And the other meeting? Who the hell cares? Because in reality, it's up to the fire victims to decide what to do, not us. They don't need self-important, yet powerless neighbors getting in the way.
Did my part a month ago (and to their great credit, a few others did, as well). I got blankets for the victims while they shivered outside in front of Kathy's house. Eventually, Jenny & Jason were welcome to come inside my home, as were Beth and Brigette a bit later.
Next day, I helped to remove Beth's belongings from her water-soaked home. And somewhat helped out at Jenny & Jason's. Then invited J&J to store their belongings inside my garage.
Hey, it beats being a do-nothing blowhard.
Have a good weekend. Monday's going to be an important day.
NOVEMBER 19, 2009
KY political site rips
Groob to shreds >>
 PageOneKentucky, the most popular online political site in the state -- read by just about every politico in Kentucky -- has torn Kathy Groob to shreds, limb by limb.
It all has to do with her threat to sue me.
"What a shame to learn Kathy has zero sense of humor. In my opinion, she's just one of the bitters who can't deal with accomplishing jack shiz politically in her old age. She's one, giant hypocrite," writes Jake Payne, publisher of the site.
[ Click here to read]
Holiday decorations for the block
Some of the residents will begin putting up Christmas decorations on the street, beginning Sunday at the Sandford House apartment complex.
I doubt the holiday merriment will be extended north of W. Robbins Street, once again leaving out a whole bunch of households. If funds from the Old Seminary Square Ladies and Retirees Social Club were used, then they should be included.
And, please, please don't hang anything on the fences of the burnt-out building. That would be extremely tacky given that it's the site of so much heartache; certainly not the place for the celebratory decking of holly.
Other than that, happy holidays and merry Christmas!
The Politician sent
her attorney after me!
Oh, ha, ha, ha! Please stop, my side hurts from laughing so much!
The very-thin skinned politician has sent her attorney after me. Kathy, you're in the wrong business. Politics is a mean and dirty profession, and you just can't handle it.
Take it from someone who has worked on a presidential campaign, several congressional campaigns and local contests. I have more political experience in one baby finger than you have in your entire big head!
And I also know my rights as a journalist and as an internet publisher.
This site, and other sites will continue to cover your comings and goings.
NOVEMBER 18, 2009
Me and the Judge
 One of my long-time friends is a Judge. I've known Mark Painter for decades. I've known his wife, the lovely Sue Ann, even longer, before they'd married.
Mark recently left the Ohio First District Court of Appeals bench, simply because he was bored. He's written a book or two. He's a UC College of Law adjunct professor. And, he's a judge on the international tribunal at the UN.
Isn't that enough for one to keep busy? Not for the Judge. He now wants me to partner with him to start a newspaper in Cincinnati. For God's sake, Mark, slow down :-)
I'm not sure the market is right for a newspaper. But Mark, I promise. I'll think about it.
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
So many dogs
 Dogs are not allowed in my building here in SoFLA, mainly because it's a highrise and none of us want to see mounds of animal leftovers in the elevators as owners rush to get their best friends outside.
I miss not seeing the dogwalkers in Covington. The professional dogwalkers, the Sylvias, the Dianes, the Joshes. The people who are seen on a daily basis, trotting up and down Russell Street. I even miss watching the crazy politician yelling at people who let their dogs use the tree islands
as a bathroom.
So why do people own dogs? Most accounts say it's for companionship and protection, and that sounds just about right.
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Grand entrance
The grand entrance to the Sanders Law Firm at Russell and W. Robbins Streets.
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Is 'The Politician' ashamed of Kentucky?
Looks like our favorite politician has some explaining to do, Lucy.
While doing research for my new internet fan club that will be all about The Politician (since the KY politicos seem to enjoy her contradictive and pandering behavior), I've noticed that her Facebook page lists her as being based in Cincinnati! What's wrong with Covington, Kentucky?
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FLORIDA LIFE
Room with a view
If you look beyond the golf course and into the horizon, you can see the Fort Lauderdale skyline, which is more prominent when you see it in person from one of my balconies. The panoramic view is spectacular, day or night.
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NOVEMBER 6, 2009
Intricate ironwork
This most beautiful and intricate ironwork still holds strong at the Ashbrook House, nearly 100 years later. The wrought-iron was probably made by the Stewart Iron Works in Covington.
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NOVEMBER 5, 2009
Henry Farny Park
It's a shame. Henry Farny Park didn't get many visitors this year. As a person who frequently passed by, I never saw a single person there.
The reason: No sitting benches. No benches because some in the neighborhood feared that drug dealers would use it as a selling spot.
Still, I love the little memorial around the corner from Old Seminary Square. And kudos to those who have taken care of it this season. To help with next year, I've already donated $100 for the park, and challenge everyone else to step up and do the same.
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NOVEMBER 4, 2009
Westside in 1980
Another photo. This one shows the west side of the 1000 block of Russell Street as it appeared
in 1980.
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