Today's Tids Issue 2,633
Opening Stuff
 
...Or, is it Saturday's Tids? Oh well, a Tid is a Tid is a Tid. A Tid by any other name is still a Tid. You know...that.

A quiet harbor anywhere in the world is pure peacefulness .

Why too many lawyers destroy common sense, Department:
What better example could there be to describe the intrusion into entities or people making intelligent, logical decisions than the example of the fired life guard. The life guard's crime was that he left his so-called "legally" defined jurisdiction to save a man's life in the surf. Save a man's life. Legal restrictions with the potential for suits do it all of the time -- waste money, destroy common sense. Legal assault on intelligent decision making is the biggest reason not to believe that Health care reform was carefully considered by the Pelosi Congress. Until they consider Tort reform, Health Care overhaul will never be accomplished. "I would have rushed to save a patient's life but my lawyer told me not to."

Here's my take on fleece "vests". If it's cold enough to wear fleece, then it is cold enough to have sleeves.

The Question:
On which Beatles' songs did Ringo sing the lead?

The Headlines:
--Romney Calls Jobs News "A Kick In the Gut for Middle Americans".
--Obama Admin Declares Afghanistan "The Newest US Major Ally." NATO Declines.
--Obama Hails To Cheers Of Adoring Campaign Audience Weak 80K Jobs Number As Latest Evidence Of Admin Led Recovery; Later Admits Numbers Not So Hot.
--Libyans Rush To Vote With Smiles Upon Their Faces.
--Zim Walks On $1Mil Bail.
--Syria Fighting Spills Into Lebanon.
--Federer/Murray Wimbledon Final One Of Most Popular In Years.
--Tiger Misses Cut; Waitresses And Strippers Wore Him Out In Post Victory Celebration.

I will miss your smooth play and exemplary off-court activities, Ray Allen. But the Heat?

I am learning fast never to buy coffee in over-stocked stores like "warehouse outlet" or "job lot" or "broken bargains". Most coffees in these bargain outlets are flavors nobody likes or if it is something like "Colombian", it's dreadful. No money is worth dreadful.

Belgium must have the best lobbyists in the world. Why else would every wannabe chic restaurant have Brussels sprouts on the menu? Creative chefs are so predictable.

"No, Harry, Batman does not work for the goverment. Yes, exactly, that is why he gets things done.. Oh God! Zowie. What was that? Oh, eh eh, just a little Bat-dart to the chest. Good shot Harry."

Jeez, Obama is everywhere. A "Sign-a-Birthday-card-for-Barak" ad just popped up on my computer. Can you say "1984".

Many of today's headlines appear to be written by people afraid of everything on the planet.

My favorite line of the week was in a column by Philly columnist Karen Heller about, and describing, the dear departed delightfully humorous Nora Ephraim: "Butter in a land of egg white omelets."

The story said President Obama signs bill to add transportation jobs and keep rates on student loans low. Why wouldn't the writer say, "...Bill 'passed by GOP congress' and signed..."? Why?...because he or she is the same writer who would have reported "President can't move economy forward because of immovable Republican Congress."

With every missed swing or sensational shot made by Tiger Woods, I'm thinking, was it a waitress or stripper who ruined/made his day. It's just the way it is.

I'll probably be restarting the novel on Tuesday. Tricky transition in progress befuddling authors mind.

The Answer:
Ringo was good, I thought, when he sang lead: Octopus Garden, Act Naturally, Yellow Submarine, With a Little help From My Friends, I wanna be Your man, Honey Don't, What Goes On and Don't Pass me By.

Find a cozy chair in the shade and sit still. The heat will pass. And remember the least Heat becomes part of your mind and conversation., the cooler it will be.

I could root for either player in the Men's Wimbledon Championship and be entirely happy with the winner..