Todays Tid Issue 3.476
Opening Stuff:
Every
human could be a poet if they took the time each day to stand
and observe quietly, beauty that is always at their fingertips. Eyes see, ears
hear, vistas and sounds that are always there but often unnoticed. The
cleansing of a coastal marsh by a lazy, zig-zagging stream; A brick walkway
amidst a concrete city; the innocent smile on child’s face while parents worry if
they can afford food. A world that appears hateful is always alive with
goodness and enriched with beauty.
Zigzagging
doesn’t sound too poetic, does it?
Hey,
it’s December, as if you didn’t know it by all of
the Christmas music, (Ok, nowadays that means it could be August) But December
is a wonderful month, icy at times, but in the end the warmest for giving hearts.
Kids anxiously await the chubby guy in the red suit, while parents scurry to
make everything just perfect. Mangers are being set up in church yards, and
lawyers are polishing their briefs to protect them. Along the way, we remember Pearl
Harbor Day and vow never to be surprised again. We celebrate birthdays of those
kids who were unfortunate enough to be born next to Christmas. Fall TV shows
wind down, and football teams gear up for playoffs. Yes, December is a
thrilling time that ends with perfect love.
In
case you missed it, Today is “Giving Tuesday”. The call
is out to all to send money you may spend on extraneous gifts to charities. Organizers
want a day after two buying marathons to focus on the needy, be it the poor or researchers
clamoring to money to fight diseases. Just think, if everybody opened their
wallets wider than ever and this day took off, we may over time be able to eliminate
politicians expensive promises.
The
Question:
States were graded on corruption and only three reached
a grade as high as C, making them least corrupt – Alaska, Cal and Connecticut.
What are the eleven worst? Bonus: In
what year in the 19th century did Congress have to sort out and pick
the winner among four men vying for the presidency? Who won and who were the
four? Bonus 2: What was the name of
the Emperor in 1941 who approved waging war against 3 countries. What were the
countries?
The
Headlines:
--Stock Market Opens Up In Triple Digit Land.
--Hillary’s Classified Emails Grow To 1,000; Some
Included Sensitive Info On Benghazi; Some Were Celebrating Her “What difference
Does It Make” Appearance Before Congress.
--Minneapolis Couples Drops $500K Check Into
Salvation Army Santa’s Bucket; Requests Anonymity.
--Manchester (NH) Union Leader Endorses Christie
For President: Says US Doesn’t need Another Junior Senator Like We Have Had For
Past 7 Years; Rubio Gets More Insider Endorsements; Trump Says CNN Should Pay
him $5 Mil For debate Appearance..
--Hillary Income Redistribution Proposals Come
With $1 Trillion Dollar Tax Bill.
I
though last night, The Voice was much better than
average as almost all rose to the challenge. Song choices were also good. To give
you an example of the quality, or at least the appeal, 7 of them were in the Top
Ten of ITune downloads: 2. Jordan 3. Barrett 4. Madi 5. Emily Ann 8. Jeffery 9.
Shelby 10. Amy. Ok, Amy is a good singer, but I’m tired of her style. Of the 7 I
thought Barrett Baber and Jeffery Austin were the best. Barrett got back to his
Country roots and was excellent. Jeffery is always good and his song was beautiful.
Emily and Madi started slow and awkward, but finished strong. Jordan Smith sang
effortlessly but Halleluiah was just ok for me. Shelby Brown definitely broke
out last night and again, she went back to the country where she is strongest.
Korin Bulkowsi was excellent last night, and deserves not having to struggle in
the bottom again. But she might because the worst of the night was Braden Sunshine
how has an enormous “Cute Guy” vote (Lord knows why). Zach Seabaugh commands a
stage and the screaming teen girls and will probably come up high. Sunshine
should be dimmed and go home, but it may finally be Korin.
A
man has been given approval to build in Albany NY “The Museum
of Political Corruption”. Send in your nominees.
Did
you read where Tim Tebow and Cranston Rhode Island’s own
Miss Universe Olivia Culpo, former Nick Jonas sweetheart, split because of his
virginity vows. He apparently is deeply in love, but she isn’t feeling enough vibrations.
Did they ever think of getting married, or won’t his parents let him?
While
New England rued the injuries to offensive stars,
it was the absence of Donta Hightower that probably had most to do with Denver
wining the game with long runs. Prior to Hightower’s loss, the Broncs were averaging
about 2.6 yards per carry. When he left due to a knee injury, the average went
up to 8.8 ypc. I know, I know, nobody outside NE cares. But sometimes the
editor’s privilege preempts reader needs. Tis is another example of people only
knowing what they can see, and they see best TB throwing to good pass catchers.
That’s a litttle like cute guys on The Voice winning over better singers.
Did
you see where “Illegal” Immigrants in Oregon are suing the
State over a law that would deny them driver’s licenses. Have you put on your straight
jacket yet? Hang on Sloopy!
The
scary part of this illegal immigrant mess is the number of
Americans who condone and excuse unlawfulness.
Did
you know that there is a price list on the “Dark Web” that
covers what will be paid for all types of stolen personal information – credit cards
are relatively cheap, but bank login info get’s big bucks depending on size of
accounts? Hang on Sloopy!
The
Parking Lot: Chapter 31 continues…
Nancy pressed
the stop buttn on her phone, shuddering as hs watched the curling balk smoke
full of her memories, and looked over at the still floating Jared, “He’s with
us.”
She
smiled as he stared at her as he has since they awoke. She got up and walked to
him, leaning down and kissing him hard on the lips. “That’s a wake up call! We
have to get serious.” Then she held is his hand and laughed, “If I knew you
were this fragile I would have resisted you a few more days.”
He put
his arms around d her and hugged deeply, “I’ll be good, promise.”
She
enjoyed te comfort of his warmth, “If they burned down my house, I figure it
won’t be long before we see a boat prowling these waters.” She pressed ger head
into his chest. “We’ll just have to snuggle in here for a while. She leaned her
head back and smiled. She though she heard his heart beating a little faster. “This
place kept my family safe from King Phillip, and it will do it for us.” With
that she unwrapped his arms and grabbed her binoculars, turning to head up to
that concealed lookout point.
It was
going to be hard for Jared to become rational, but he knew he had to now. He
watched her climb up the small hill and knew for sure that he had never felt anything
like this, ever.
New
notes from Joe Biden’s book, “Thoughts that diverted my mind
while sitting in the White House: “What do butterflies feel in their stomachs
when they fall in love?”
The
Answer:
The Center for Public Integrity, as you may have
realized, did not think much of any state, but eleven were really low. Worst is
Michigan. The other ten “F’s” are Delaware, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Nevada, Oklahoma,
Oregon, Penn, South Dakota and Wyoming. Sorry RI’ers and Illini, I know you all
think your state is the worst in the universe. Bonus: In 1824 John Q Adams beat out Andrew Jackson, Wm. H.
Crawford and Henry Clay to become the President. Bonus 2: In 1941 Emperor Hirohito approved waging war against US,
UK and Netherlands.
BTW,
I have to thank everybody who sends in good stuff that I
routinely steal for the morning mess, and the inspiration I get from your opinions
and noodlings.
Read
a little about “Giving Tuesday”: http://www.givingtuesday.org/
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