Good-Bye Tony. It won’t be the same.

Today's Tids Issue 3,597

Opening Stuff:

In days past, anger was mostly found in a few jerks, lunkheads sitting in a bar, or an irate woman in a department store sale. Now embarrassing, often crass or dangerous moments are tweeted around the world and for some odd reason people gravitate to the bile. A rare few ever saw the stupidity of people, and now masses try to emulate it. I think it is a crying shame.

The next time I buy a house I’m bringing along Chip and Joanna Gaines. Does anybody give you more for a house for less money? Of course I’d have to move to Crawford Texas.

Strange but True, Department:

You may not have studied the morsels like I have, but in reality Cheetos emit a soothing, pervasive warmth when bitten into. It is great relief when you have the chills. I wonder if the FDA would allow me to repackage for medical purposes.

I could easily be a vegetarian if I douse the weeds in rich, creamy, yellow chicken gravy. That would work.

The Question:

Who is Pricilla Pointer? Bonus: What was the name of the special prosecutor in the Nixon affair?

The Headlines:

--Sanders Laughs At Calls For Him to get Out of Race; beats hill In Oregon And Kentucky Officially Considered Too Close To Call.

--Markets In Plus Territory; Rate Hike Concerns Guiding Fickle Traders.

--House Moves To Require That Library Of congress Uses The Term Illegal Immigrant.

--Gay Man Eric Fanning Named Secretary of The Army.

--Hillary Reveals Earnings From Book And Speaking; Total Is About $6.5 Mil -- $5 Mil From Book.

--The Voice Gets Its Final Four – Adam Wakefield, Alisan Porter, Hannah Houston and Laith Al-Saade.

Goldman is saying they are pulling back on equities. In reality, they have been pulling back for a while now and are just letting the news out in public. The problem, among many uncertain global factors, is lackluster projections for future earnings growth. After Goldman’s release, several other big WS institutions came out echoing a similar mood. The summer is always a good time to adjust portfolios, and maybe this year it should be done in advance of Mid-July when the next earnings season may betray our enthusiasms. July disasters have not been uncommon in the past.

Odd. Hillary has been running, whether or not she always says it, on the 1^st Woman President platform. Now in her new strategy she is saying, “Hey, with me, you’re going to get a man too, to handle the hard stuff like the economy?” Do you think feminists will notice? Nah, they don’t notice anything.

I wonder what would happen if all of the American atheists went to the Middle East and told the Islamic Jihadists there is no Mohammed? Either they would nod in agreement and we would end all Holy wars, or it would be the end of all atheists.

I have said before, and I am continually reminded how many young people drivers are the rudest of all drivers. I think it is because they have always been told that they have the right of way in life.

One of the reasons I don’t think I’m interested in going to Hawaii, is because I’m not the kind of person who would find it interesting sitting around talking about the merits of mangos.

The general opinion on the Megyn Kelly interview program last night was that this show probably had very good rating’s (because of Trump), but her next specials won’t. In other words it was dull, with nothing new. I watched The Voice and NCIS. You can get politics 24 hours a day.

Ziva David was one of the great characters on TV, and it was sad to learn she had been killed. Life is tough when you have a vivid imagination.

And good news to wipe away the tears – Kiefer Sutherland is returning to TV in a new conspiracy thriller “Designated Survivor”. I worry that ABC may make it too commercial, and their title suggests they worked overtime to be cute. But. I’m putting it on my must watch list.

One special day and little more, Department:

Remember Jim Craig, the goalie heir of the “Miracle” US Hockey team? How could you not. He was that lone figure skating slowly around the ice, wrapped in an American flag; and the crowd roared on. Jim did little with his early life after fame. Hit some depths; he was on trial for vehicular homicide. He eventually landed a job as a motivational speaker and apparently did well telling the old story. But he has nothing to worry about at all. Now about 58 and still living in his home town of Easton Mass, he is auctioning about 17 Olympics Mementos including his medal, jersey and that famous American flag. It is expected he will get about $5-7 Million. Ain’t America grand?

You may have noticed that “The Parking Lot” has been missing for a few days. My mind has been sidetracked, so I decided to wait until I can properly give the plot the time it needs. Soon, though, soon.

The Answer:

I bet you all knew that Pricilla Pointer is Steven Spielberg’s Mother-in Law. Yes, this mother of Amy Irving was quite the accomplished actress herself, on Broadway and in movies. She had a pretty robust career including acting in movies directed by her son David Irving (Like Good Bye Cruel World and C.H.U.D.) She was in a regular role on the TV show Dallas, and in many pretty decent H-Wood films. Bonus: Archibald cox was the well known special prosecutor.

So, what happens if Bernie does well and wins strongly in California? It will be very interesting, because right now the only thing the Hill has going for her are the Super Delegates, which is big establishment politics at its worst.

Are apple blossoms painting hillsides pink? There could be no more contented scene then a frisky dog romping there, and women smiling loving the moment, I think. Beautiful days in May always bring you somewhere.