Mixed emotions.

Today's Tids Issue 3,937
For Healing:

Holy Cow! Another beautiful, cool day here where you can hear your heart flutter; where romantic dreams are inspired by every green leaf that turns inside-out from comforting breezes off the sea. It is a day to imagine, while building rock sculptures above mean tide; the sounds of waves crashing and the salty spray wipes my brow. I have no worries, I am safe.

The floods have ended and the realization begins – no home, no furniture, no cars. Nothing but hope, that ebbs and flows like the gulf waters.

I feel the pain of others, and cannot help them heal. My heart aches.

Basically, when the Founding Fathers decided to create a Republic instead of a Democracy they were guarding against mob rule by Twitter.

I’m wondering why the media isn’t disturbed by Anti-Fa, that scary black masked gang which is just about the only group that attacks American citizens for exercising free speech. Maybe it’s because our Journalists only have one-way morality. I have to believe that Peter Zenger would have looked for more from his successors, like perhaps, fairness and understanding. Hey, even Nancy Pelosi says, “Lock em’ up”! But, the media just lets them roll on.

Nothing bothers me as much as thieves and looters who would use the tragedy of Harvey and other disasters to rob homes and businesses of the stricken. I put them at the top of my Capitol Offense column.

The Question:

Who was Harold Peary?

The Headlines:

--Two Large Explosions Rock Houston Arkema Chemical Plant, After Flood Stops Refrigeration And Power Sources; Houston Area Railroad Tracks Not Operable.

--As Texas Flood Recedes, Death Toll Rises.

--US Stock Futures Look Positive.

--Mexico Among The Many Sending Aid To Houston.

--Rhode Island Jumps Into lead As State With Largest Increase In Construction Jobs.

-- Many Remembering The Death of Princess Diana 20 Years Ago Today.

--56% In New Fox News Poll Says Trump Is Dividing America; Congress Approval Rating Dips To 15%..

--America Is Heading Towards A Chicken Wing Shortage.

I see where yesterday Los Angeles announced they will no longer celebrate Columbus Day, but replace with Indigenous People’s Day. I think if they want to replace remembering the great explorer, they might consider renaming it “Father Junipera Serra Day”. He is certainly relevant to the establishment of the West. But, the left despises him too, because he taught the natives the love of Christianity.

My guess is that if we didn’t have media we’d probably have 95% of citizens living to side by side in relative harmony, generally understanding each other. How can we move from envies and jealousies to respect and empathy.

So did you hear about the woman pumping gas while smoking a cigarette while two policemen watched. Another customer observing this went in the store and bought an overpriced soft drink. When he came out he saw the woman’s arm on fire; she crazed, was swinging it around, running in circles. Suddenly the police had her on the ground and were cuffing her. The customer asked, “What’s the problem here officers, pumping gas while smoking isn’t that big a crime?” One cop looked up seriously, “She was waving a firearm.” Shoot me.

An local artist named Richard Grosvenor died yesterday. He was a teacher and painter, and kind human being; a nice man who had time for everyone. His lively paintings brought the ocean and coastlines into living rooms across this island and lands afar. He may not get national recognition, but he should. He will be missed by many here.  

Word Selection, Department:

I watched Ari Fleisher on Fox basically praising the efforts of Trump at the Texas deluge massacre. But the Huff Post characterized Ari as all anti Trump. That’s why we are growing apart.

The left loves the cool and elite French magazine “Charlie Hebdo” Yesterday they came out calling the Houston victims “Neo-Nazi’s”, mocking them in a cartoon.

Warning: Don’t buy a “Rescue Car” from Eastern Texas.

Some people get it. Avowed Hillary supporter Warren Buffett says he would work for President Trump if the need arose, and if he could be helpful. In a interview, the solid Democrat Buffett added that Trump would be “crazy” to share NK defense strategies with the media. It’s what’s good for all that counts.

The Answer:

“Hal” Peary who’s birthname was pure Portugese – Jose Pereira de Faria -- was a very funny guy who is best remembered as Throckmorten P. Gildersleeve. His Radio show “The Great Gildersleeve” became a solid hit from 1941 to 1951. He began his career as Gildersleeve the Fibber McGee’s neighbor, and owner of a Girdle factory. Many great character actors like Bea Benadaret and Gale Gorden were regulars on the Gildersleeve show which was noted for word play like when referring to his new nemesis Judge Hooker, “That crook of a hooker has hooked our cook”. I remember laughing on a regular basis.

Spell-Check never heard of him. Hope S-C isn’t related to Cortana, Alexa or Seri or out past will be lost forever.

Let’s hope we never forget Houston. They are just beginning.