Today's Tids Issue 6,059
Fine, Delicate, Breakable:
It is obvious that we are dealing with a very non-American like mentality during the Iran peace talks. We think the way we do and expect Iran will react the way we would react. For one thing we are not generally religious zealots. So we got to get beyond traditions to get beyond the mind block problem. One smart reader suggests that if we were to serve West Virginia Peach Moonshine, they would break easily. We still have to think outside the box.
The only word I can think of today with regards to Trump’s trip to China is “Unpredictable”.
Thank God for Coney-Barrrett, Gorsuch and Roberts.
The scariest word to this scarred computer user is “Update”. I’m looking for downdates to get back to when my computer and phone worked efficiently... for me.
The Question:
Who are considered the greatest all time, best Rock Pianists and Keyboardists?
The Headlines:
--Consumer Prices Surge 3.8%; Fastest rate in Three years is In Line with Expectations; Oil Pops After Trump Says Cease Fire Precarious.
--Ebey Rejects Game Stops $55 Billion Offer; Bigger Company Doubts Credibility of Financing.
--Trump Off to Meet with Xi; US Companies Hopeful for Deals that Improve Relationships in Big Market.
--Venezuela Rejects Trump's 51st State Idea; Secret talks Said to Be Going on about Adding new US Military Bases in Greenland.
--UK’s Starmer Says He Won’t Quit; Pressure Mounts.
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On the news last night there was a frightful video of a guy with a gun s walking abeautiful Memorial Drive in Cambridge Mass that runs in front of MIT and Harvard. He was randomly firing at people and cars for no apparent reason. At least two were wounded critically. But here’s the rest of the story. At oneof his earlier trials for aggravated assault the DA recommended 10-12 years but the judge thought 5-6 was fairer. He was just released from prison, and this shooting did not surprise law enforcement who have dealt with him over the years, The gun was the weapon, but the legal system was the problem.
Over the years the Tids have remembered greats of the past in all disciplines who seem to have been buried under the barrage of modern day publicists. “Slammin’ Sammy” Snead is one of them. he is the guy with the sweetest swing of them all, who won one or more PGA tournaments in each of of 6 decades. He is tied with Tiger with 82 PGA victories and he won 7 majors. But never the US Open This West Virginian is one of the giants, without question. Maybe he was too folksy for the hysterical media mavens.
“By the time someone says, ‘To make a long story short,’ it’s too late.” —Don Herold
In case you don't know Herold, he is a humorist and prolific writer. He also said, “Babies are such a nice way to start people”
Today felt special as I went outside early. It was cool but the liveliness of the air felt different. It was a kind of peace in the deadly silence of the morning.
Every time there is talk of a “Virus” in the headlines, somebody tries to revive interest in Moderna.
The Answer:
Kieth Emerson (Emerson Lake and Palmer) is considered legendary. But close behind are Rick Wakeman (Yes), and John Lord (Deep Purple). Others are Ray Manzerejk (Doors). Nicky Hopkins (Stones), Chuck Leveli (Allman Brothers and of course Elton John and Billy Joel.
It is Steve Winwood’s Birthday today and he was considered a pretty great pianist too. But why not end today with Number one, Emerson. Emerson would often perform Classically on concert stages while on tour. He wrote a piano concerto. This song “Hoedown” was borrowed from Aaron Copeland’s Rodeo, just in case it may sound familiar.
