Today's Tids Issue
4,028
For a Great New Year:
War
or peace; boom or regression; Dems or Repubs. Among other thigs
these are the serious news events that will probably be most meaningful to most
and most argued and covered in one way or another. But as I go into this year,
I am more concerned about the words, love or hate. Love or hate. There are far
too many professions of hate and not nearly enough tolerance and understanding,
and pure altruistic love. Now as an entirely romantic fool I’d like new era with
of fields with white daises, deep blue ocean waters curling in majestic waves
upon a shore. Puffy clouds and birds lazing on currents. And lovers standing as
one, together. But That is not the love I’m missing. I want people to see in
all others a spark in eyes that’s says I see the good in you even though we may
think differently.
I
didn’t read them all but I read a lot of Sue Grafton’s
A-Y mysteries. And I enjoyed them. But with her sad death, we all will never
see “Z”. She requested no Ghost writers and no TV or movies based on her
series. Besides, her family says she was really flummoxed looking for a good
“Z” theme. Maybe you can help her. Send me your Ideas
One
of the biggest governmental insults ever is the one
against the older folks of America – reclassifying Social Security as an
entitlement when It’s really an earned benefit. Obvuouly they want to cover up
their mishandling of that giant pot of retirement satisfaction by demeaning
seniors with a give-away pat on their own backs; hard working seniors, a vast
majority who contributed for at least 50 years, some paying in both their
portion and the employer portion. Creeps.
The
hot new product of 2018 for the active party going segment
of society could be the new Wines laced with THC. In case you aren’t familiar with
the term, THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) is the mind-altering ingredient of
Marijuana. I’m out of my mind with Malbec, but I could be even sillier with Shiraz.
Yikes. The grapes of writhing.
Sir
Ringo? Just doesn’t quite sound like Camelot, does it?
The
Question:
Lots of people love Trader Joes. What do you think
are considered their greatest products of all time?
The
Headlines:
--Brrr-all Drops As Millions Shiver In The New Year.
--Trump Tweets: “The Entire World Knows The Good
People Of Iran Want Change.”; Iran Blocks Social Media Issues Dire Warning To
Protestors.
--NFL Playoff Picture Resolved: AFC – Tenn Versus KC
and Buffalo (!) Versus Jax; Pitt and NE England (#1 Seed) Get 1st Round
Byes; NFC – Atlanta Versus LA Rams and Carolina Versus New Orleans; Minn And Philly
(#1 Seed) Get First Round Byes.
--Merkel Calls For Unity As Her Poll Numbers Dip.
--Dem Donor Said To Have Paid Out $500K To Fund Women
Accusing Trump; Hilary Favorables Fall To All-Time Low At 36%; Trump Remains At
35% According to Gallup.
--President Blasts Pakistan For Taking US Money
While Aiding Terror Groups.
--As Forest Fire Smoke lifts, Californian’s Haze To
Continue With Advent Of Legalized Pot.
I
must have been put on some billionaire’s list, considering the
constant email requests I’m getting for donations. Maybe the list owners know of
that long lost rich uncle I have been seeking.
American
people should never forget Hugo Chavez and his successor Maduro.
What their ideology has done to Venezuela is a classic example of what can
happen when redistributing progressives take charge.
BTW,
a readers tells me that it is so cold that Elisabeth Warren is thinking of becoming
an Eskimo.
With
all of the Artificial Intelligence going around, it is obvious
that it has by-passed Spell-Check.
The
NCAA people regained their sanity this year following last
year’s debacle of thinking that putting playoff games on New Year’s Eve night was
great idea. So now its returned to that lazy day when heads are groggy and
bodies are sore, and the average human only has enough energy remaining to
reach out for orange snacks while lying immobile on a couch watching young men
pound each other. The paly-off games – Clemson Alabama and Oklahoma-Georgia. Look
really good, but I am actually a little more interested in Auburn versus South
Florida. Forever the NCAA honchos have given short shrift to the lesser conferences,
so I am really interested in seeing if undefeated SF can topple the team that
has beaten NCAA faves Georgia and Alabama. For the two playoffs, I’m picking
Clemson to upset “invincible” Alabama, and for Heisman winner Baker Mayfield leading
Oklahoma to nip Georgia. Both should be very good.
I
don’t like those GMC TV Christmas commercials that seems to
have as its premise deflating the happiness of others.
I
have never minded warn out jeans where eh knees begin
to fray naturally from wear. But this trend to cut out knee wholes is pretty
silly if you ask me. Basically, they look like what they are: Somebody taking
scissors and cutting holes in the knees. Nothing natural about that. I guess
some designer thought it a good idea to have knees match those shoulder
revealing tops – which, BTW, shouldn’t be worn by everybody.
So,
what’s really new in fashion design blind acceptance?
After
watching several college basketball games, it is apparent
that coaches who win most have a team that also includes pure shooters as opposed
to all those made up entirely of great one-on-one super talented players. In
other words, Trading 3 points for 2 points is not a great winning strategy even
if the two points look sensational in the process of scoring. A team is a group
with complimentary talents, which is sometimes lost in this era of super
athleticism.
I
read a lot of “Letters to the Editor” in various newspapers.
While all of the writers try to couch their single-minded ideas as mainstream,
it is pretty obvious that among those on the left there is no middle ground
when it comes to opinions of the current admin’s “Toxic” effects on the
environment and social issues, while those right of center agree that the previous
President was Toxic to capitalism and American pride and individuality.
I
liked the NHL divisions better when they were named
Clarence Campbell conference with Adams and Patrick Divisions, and Prince of
Wales Conference with Norris and Smythe Divisions. I grew up in the so-called
“Original Six” era – Boston Bruins, NY Rangers, Montreal Canadians, Detroit Red
Wings, Chicago Blackhawks and Toronto Maple Leafs. But between the NHL beginnings
in 1917 and the “Original Six” there were teams in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Brooklyn,
Ottawa and Hamilton, The first American team in 1924 was the Boston Bruins. In
1925 New York Americans and Pittsburgh Pirates came on the boards.
In
fact, I was a Montreal Canadian fan and thought I was
Maurice Richard…even though I couldn’t skate that well.
Things
come and go, but Honda keeps on rolling along. I look
at Honda and see a company that may have become the most respected by a
majority of the US auto buyers. They lead or are at the top in sedans, SUVs and
new pick-ups. People these days just seem to like the stability of Honda.
One
thing that confuses me about the redistributing
progressives is that so many are high tech capitalist billionaires.
The
Answer:
In no certain order, have you ever tried Speculoos
Cookie Butter, Peanut Butter Pretzels, Ranch Seasoned Crispy Chickpeas,
Mini-Quiche Duo, Truffle Honey Mustard, Three Seed Beet Crackers, Chocolate
Coconut Almonds, Mint Marshmallows, Sweet Pull-Apart Aloha Rolls, Scandinavian
Swimmers and 1000 Day Gouda. Actually, there are 123 on this list, so that
doesn’t seem so special. Some others are Sliced French Brioche, White Cheddar
Cornpuffs (Cheeto like imitation that is tasteless , believe me), Green Dragon
Hot Sauce, Wild King Salmon Jerky, Roasted Plantain Chips, Sriracha Seafood Pot
Stickers, Cinnamon Coffee Cake and Pumpkin Pancake and Waffle Mix. There is no
question that TJ’s offers a broad array of things not found anywhere in one
tight little location. And that includes wine from really good inexpensive
“Chuck” brands to an array of upper price choices. But, I have to say that I have
been disappointed with many things that look good in their freezers and on
their shelves. But, the prices are always good.
“Z”
is for Zigzag. This has many possibilities for good
mysteries implying twists and turns. And, how about Z is for Zany. Perhaps Sue
Grafton could have ended with a funny detective romp. And don’t forget Zap – as
in Aliens from outer space.
Time
to practice writing “2018”.
Just
a little bit of your love:
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