Today's Tids Issue
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For Happiness:
One
of the great little attributes of humans is the innate
desire to feel the happiness in others -- Like that in kids after winning a
championship, or a bride saying “I do” with a sparkle in her eyes. The exultation that comes from accomplishments
of men and women in business. A child finding a mom again after wandering off
in a crowded store. Feeling the special moment that you see in a person’s glow
after bringing home a new puppy, or the thrill in people’s hearts when a grand symphony
ends on a resounding note. Feeling a person’s happiness extends that happiness those
people feel. And they see it your smiles.
Happy
VJ Day, everybody.
Did
you read where Venezuela Dictator Maduro’s son threatened
to “attack the White House with rifles in New York”? I don’t think we have a
problem.
The
presumptuous headline of the day is: “America reels from the
violence in Charlottesville.” I’m not reeling. Actually, I’m against taking
down Statues in parks.
It
appears that Dunkin’ Donuts is about to join the healthy
eating trend. They are going to drop the word “Donuts” from their name. At least
in California. Well, it’s something. “America waddles on Dunkin’ “.
I
thought that Trump’s impromptu news conference
Friday outside his place in New Jersey was one of his better efforts. It would
have been quite good if he had left ego in the other room
The
Question:
Just about everybody knows of the 3 “B’s” in
classical music – Bach, Beethoven and Brahms. But, there were boatloads of
brilliant “B’s” who penned bountiful, beautiful music. Name five.
The
Headlines:
--Markets Rise As Wall Street Sees Easing To NK
Crisis; Dollar Climbs, Oil Dips..
--Tillerson, Mattis: The World Is United In Pursuit
Of Denuclearized Korean Peninsula; Big Move: China Applies UN Sanctions Against
Kim.
--Franklyn Graham Sharply Criticizes Politicians Who
Blame Trump For Charlottesville.
--Justin Thomas Becomes Latest Of PGA’s Youth Brigade
To Win Major.
--Homebuilders May Become Largest Resistance Bloc
Against Tax Reform.
--Rhode Island Is Only State Celebration Victory
day, te end Of Brutal WWII Pacific Campaign.
While
we weren’t looking, it appears that Russia has gotten
foothold in Venezuela, and as a result, perhaps the USA. The struggling
Venezuela owned Citgo was infused with cash by Russia oil Giant Rosneft. In
return, Rosneft got 49.9% of the US energy supplier which is under the control
of Venezuela’s National Oil Company PDVSA. PDVSA has big solvency problems, and
if they default on the Rosneft loan, Rosneft could take control of Citgo. Because Citgo owns US oil terminals,
Refineries and pipelines, there is a danger to national Security if Russia were
to control that portion of US energy distribution. The good news: This would not
affect Citgo convenience store operations…or their lottery ticket sales.
A
lot of people are always surprised to learn that
butterflies migrate.
Most
people read news stories and pick out the parts that
support their personal feelings. So, even when news is reported well, it doesn’t
mean it gets beyond brick walls.
I
just remembered that I used to love radishes.
I
just don’t find myself becoming rapturous over the
pending total eclipse of the sun.
In
addition to the danger of a potential ownership of Citgo
by Russians, remember also the Russia, Cuba and now Venezuela Political
connection.
The
left leaning media which was strongly against hatred in America
this morning, typically hates anything conservative.
It’s
almost time for those Montauk daisies to start
blooming again.
And,
also, the late ripening, juiciest tomatoes.
Over
here in Rhode Island I am known as “Richid”. Well, it’s
better than some of the other things people call me.
There
is no question in my mind that there is absolutely no
substitute for naturally weathered grey, white cedar shakes. Period.
Many
families who have relatives from Nova Scotia may find that
their earliest North American relatives had originally settled during the 17th
Century in New York City and Long Island. Apparently during the Revolutionary
War, Long Island and in particular, lower Manhattan were heavy with majority
populations loyal to the King. So, when the War ended with the American
victory, many of those familes lost land and money, and moved to Nova Scotia
for safety.
Media
attacks on Trump just isn’t news anymore.
The
Answer:
“B’s” abound: Britain loves double B, Benjamin
Britten. Then we have Anton Bruckner and Max Bruck. Pierre Boulez and Nadia and
Lili Boulanger are pretty good. William Boyce and Frank Bridge defined the
bucolic English countryside by music. Alexander Borodin had his music adapted
to create a hit Broadway musical and Leonard Bernstein wrote some of the great
classical style music for Broadway. George Bizet wrote for the stage called
opera. Bella Bartok makes my head spin, as does at times Ernest Bloch. But,
nobody doesn’t like Samuel Barber’s beautiful, haunting -- Adagio for Strings. One
of my favorites, Hector Berlioz, was drunk most of the time, so maybe that’s
why his music is so original. Yes, “eight bars” had a different meaning for
Hector. He could have been the Fourth “B”.
And
we always feel people’s sadness too. And we always want
them to be happy. I feel your heart the way I feel mine.
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