Sucked in by success.

Today's Tids 2,967

Opening Stuff:

 

Sucked in by success, Department:

Just about anybody with a half a brain knows that as soon as the US leaves Afghanistan the Taliban will waltz back in. That's what they do, wait. A large majority of Americans were strongly behind the US entry into Afghan in retaliation for that country's harboring of al-Gaida. We should have just killed who we had to kill and left. Period. But along the way, we had some success, mainly in freeing women from the grueling oppression of Taliban laws. So we said, "Hey, this is going great! Lets keep on fighting." And we did. And, the Taliban kept on waiting.

It's sad to watch Lindsy Vonn fight an injury that could end her career as one of the all time great skiers. She's even tougher than she is beautiful, and her winner's heart will keep her pushing for a comeback. But when the body begins to break down, all athletes have start taking a step backward. Even skiers as fearless as Vonn, must be

The Question:

Which US President first established Thanksgiving Day and why?

The Headlines:

--Wall Street Analist Down Playing Possible Bubble Talk; Goldman Predicts Gold Losses, 105 reduction In S&P.

--President Obama Awards Freedom medals to Ernie Banks, Ben Bradlee, Bill Clinton, Daniel Inouye (PH), Daniel Kahnerman, Richard Lugar, Loretta Lynn, Mario Molina, Sally Ride (PH), Bayard Rustin (PH), Arturo Sandoval, Dean Smith, Gloria Steinem, Cordy Vivian, Patricia Weld and Oprah Winfrey.

--Oregon Healthcare Site, Praised Early, Has Never Worded, Has No Subscribers.

--Afghanistan Wants To Delay Crucial US Security Deal.

--US Drone Kills Senior Militant In Pakistan.

--Kennedy Cuz, Convicted Murderer Micheal Skakel Could Be Freed On Bail.

--Dems Push To extend Emergency Unemployment Bennies.

Dentists usually take full mouth X-rays and a then fix what is needed on a priority basis. I'm thinking, how about full body X-Rays, MRI's, CT Scans that pick up flaws in the joints, bones, organs where docs could be proactive instead of waiting for something to go wrong. Just a thought.

When our local paper the Newport Daily News has a lead headline beginning with the word "Race", they're usually talking about sailboats. You have to wonder about the reactions of the narrow minded.

Whe Godlman predicts a 10% reductionin S&P you have to beive they are taking actions that could make it happen. Bi

The Answer:

The very first national day of thanksgiving was procliamed in 1789 when President George Washington proclaimed November 26 to be "a day of public Thanksgiving and prayer." However, T-day did not become a fixed national celebration until October 3 91963 when Abe declared the last Thursday in November as a day of "thanksgiving and Praise." The action, however, was spurred by Sarah Joseph Hale, author of "Mary had a Little Lamb" and editor of the magazine Godey's Lady's Book, who for 40 years advocated for a national annual Thanksgiving day. She saw the holiday as a way to infuse hope and belief in the nation and constitution. So Abe, when watching over a torn apart country, called upon Hale in his search for a way to bring the nation together.

So, this year when standing around the table, a chorus or two of Mary had a little lamb might just be the most appropriate song of all.