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Today's Tids Issue 3,570

Opening Stuff:

Nothing brings me to happy tears faster than seeing a father hugging his kids.

The more we lower the bar to rationalize mediocrity, the closer we come to an empty mindless culture.  

I am in awe of the Space-X achievement of landing one of their rockets used to launch a spaceship back on a barge in the middle of the ocean. We are still pretty great, despite what a Kardashian culture may tell you.

Friday night, I heard the music of a composer named Claudia Howard Queen. It was quite remarkable, somewhat like Phillip Glass but less monotonal. Ms. Queen teaches and composes at, of all places, North Texas State University and is considered by many classical and modern dance companies as the premiere composer for dance in the country. You just never know where the diamonds lie.

Former New York Lt. Governor Betsy McCaughey says that Hillary is running a racist campaign dividing blacks from and setting them against the rest of America. Maybe now we can understand why the Middle East is in shambles following her reign as Secretary of State.

Let’s get back to upgrading humans of all types. Let’s stop laughing at those who demean cultures, religions, decency. Let’s try to raise all up to higher levels instead of enabling weakness. Lets get back to happiness and smiley faces. Simplicity. Call me Pollyanna, if Pollyanna means finding goodness in the hearts of every single person on earth; respect for every small achievement, no matter what, at any level. Yup, I love rose colored glasses, because they let in the light that can shine in everybody’s eyes. Hopeless eyes that want to see. Loving eyes that look past the dark. Giving eyes that caress those in need. Gracious eyes that say thank you.

The Question:

The coconut is from a fruit family known as Drupes. Name four other fruits from that family.

The Headlines:

--Spieth Hits Wall; Willets Stays Steady And Wins With Birdies Down the Stretch.

--Market Futures Up; Earnings Season Could Get Ugly.

--Fireworks Display At Indian Temple Kills 100, Injures 360.

--Red Sox Open At Fenway Today.

--New York Poll: Trump 64%, Kasich 22, Cruz 15; Hillary Up Strongly Over Bernie; Trump Pa % Greater Than Cruz, Kasich Combined; Hill Up 11 Points Of Bern In Pa.

--Obama Says There Will Be No Political Influence In Hillary Email Probe.

--Ukraine PM Resigns.

--US Sending B-52’s To Middle East.

--Sanders Beats Hillary In Wyoming; Cruz Adds 21 Delegates After Colorado Sweep.

--Former All Pro NFL Player Will Smith Shot And Killed In NO Road Rage Incident.

--Dennis Hastert Facing More Accusers; Former Speaker Now  Looks Like Serial Sex Abuser Of Children.

Some day I’m going to have to go out and catch a performance of Hamlet. People say it’s pretty good.

Let’s hear for Danny Willett. He may be an unknown to casual fans, but the golfing world has been talking about his emergence for months now. The kid is good and was once recognized as the Number one amateur in the world. Physical problems slowed his early pro efforts, but now he seems ready to be a factor. This kid of a Episcopalian Vicker will probably not be remember for this win as much as it will be seen as a Speith fold. The press will have it’s eyes on the future of the great young US Golfer. But make no mistake about it, Willet is a player.

Just looking at the super delegate rule of the Democrat party is one giant reason why a populace sick and tired of establishment governing is looking for outsiders willing to stick a finger in the eye of the smugly entrenched.

The Repubs just seem to always get it wrong. They have a giant opening for 2016 and their leading candidate is the only person less likable than Hillary.

Did you see where on Friday the Feds have issued rules demanding that Financial advisors think of their customers before themselves? Maybe we should issue similar rules for elected and appointed government officials.

A lot of men can empathize with Donald Trump. Most during their youth have experienced more than 70% of women looking upon them unfavorably.

Now, follow this closely – The Chief of RI’s Drinking Water Center is…are you ready…June…Swallow!

BTW, If I was a mother, I’d also say that nothing brings me to tears more than seeing a mother hugging her kids. See, in a PC world you have to be ludicrous to be correct. Shoot me.

Hillary is doing exactly what Abraham Lincoln advised us not to do – divide a house against itself.

There is so much satire arising about the Trump campaign, it is getting hard for voters to determine the difference between the facts and exaggeration.

Things that transcend differences: Hugs, Ice Cream, Smiles, holding hands, listening, gravy, laughter, new babies, young animals.

The Parking Lot: Chapter 53 continues…

    Richard slid off his horse and walked to help Aaron off the wagon, as the first two harbor village men waved others to join. Several of them came, some holding the grappling hooks and tools they had been using. Nobody was smiling, as piercing eyes caught piercing eyes.

   Aaron stood, and then jumped down in front of Richard. Richard grabbed his upper arm. Jeremiah reached down below his seat and wrapped his hand around the long rifle. Richard raised his hand for the men to stop walking, which, strangely, they did.

   “Aaron here has a story to tell. But before he does, I am here with some of my people because two days ago we established trust between us. I am here because I want that trust to go forward. We should all want that.”

   The men, now a crowd, stood completely still. Richard turned, dragging Aaron along with him and went to the back of the wagon. With majestic flourish, he whipped the cloth off of the body of Zach Howland. There was murmuring. One man turned down to a boy and whispered something. The boy took off running.

   “I bring you the body of Zach who was killed by one of ours.” Richard stood legs apart and seemingly taller. “I will not deny what happened because trust between us all is so important.” He took three steps forward and pushed Aaron just before him. “Aaron will now tell you how Zach was killed trying to rape one of our woman.”

  “How can we believe you!”, Came a shout. Jeremiah brought up the gun, but a glance from his father told him to put it back.

   Aaron started talking. “Louder,” said Richard. “This is not a time to be weak.” In a hesitating voice Aaron began telling the story, about how Zach took down the Indian wife of Jeremiah, ripped off her clothes and prepared to take her. He pointed at Jeremiah, who glared back.

  

The Answer:

The drupe family of fruits includes those with a hard pit, like peaches, plums, cherries and mangos.

Yesterday, The Boston Globe gave Trump supporters exactly what they love best – a new enemy to rail against. In case you missed it, this quite liberal newspaper that wears its hate Turmp heart on its sleeve, had an anti-Trump satire section that began with the big black headline: “Trump Begins Deportations”. Now you know that many people in this world, and especially those with limited English capabilities can’t tell the difference between satire and reality. What do you think are the chances this august newspaper will now do a satire of a socialist candidate? Zero! Yest, the Globe satisfied its editorial board, but energized the Trump hoards.

Hope you all get a little sunshine this week.