Why do liberals look down upon me so? I love everybody.

Today's Tids Issue 3,660

For Harmony:

I stood upon the highest point looking out at what lighthouses must see, the oceans vast, the endless horizon, awesome to sailors of the past. I saw how small that land’s end villages are to those seas beyond. That mansions grand would cower at the might of the waters that never cease. Rising above our cloisters we can see a world we may not comprehend, yet it reminds of how being one in harmony we can tame even the fiercest of raging seas.

Turkey’s Erdogan has the potential of becoming the newest most dangerous man on earth.

I have had the wonderful opportunity to have traveled though medieval towns of Central Italy. These were wonderful towns of 7-800 years ago, filled with beautiful people. To have walked the quiet streets, tasted magnificent food and to realize that it all lies now in rubble; that caskets line streets instead of bread merchants makes my heart feel sad. I don’t know you, but you are me.

The Question:

A good house can be enhanced, or misrepresented by the style of the front door. Name five typical front door style choices.

The Headlines:

--At Least 12 Killed, 36 Wounded In Attack Of American University In Kabul.

--Death Tolls In Central Italy Earthquake Near 250; Town Of Amatrice Appears To be Wiped Off Map. Larger Quake Hits Villages In Myanmar.

--Markets Treading Water Awaiting Yellen Friday Speech.

--Russia, China, Iran Step Up Strategic Moves Against US.

--Biden Met With Snubs During Peace Seeking Mission To Turkey.

--Trump Redefines Illegal Immigrant Policy To Look More Like Amnesty Program

--Hill Turns To CNN”s Anderson Cooper For Comfort As Clinton Foundation Negatives Escalate; Campaign Appears To Be In Full Defense Mode.

--Hope Solo Suspended From US Soccer For Her “Coward” remarks Against Sweden Team That Beat US.

--Iranian Navy Harassing US Ships In Strait Of Hamuz.

--Scientists Say They Have Discovered Planet 25 miles away That could be like Earth

My guess is that it would be a good idea to change the name of the “American” Schools in the Middle East and Stans.

A woman fell to her death yesterday at a Zip-Line attraction in Delaware. Doesn’t seem to you that here has been a rise in deaths at many of those walking on the edge thrill attractions, from jumping out of planes to amusement park rides. I’m all for testing yourself to the max, but in doing so you expect that the ultimate care in preparation and safety are ten top priorities of if adventure purveyors equipment manufacturers. A friend tells me that when he was jumping into jungles of Nam he had great confidence in his chute because of the Packers, a specialty operation in the service, These men and women had to routinely randomly pick one chute out of the pile and jump out of plane themselves! Maybe owners and maintenance people of thrill activities should take a ride each morning.

Speaking of adventures, maybe politicians should walk in the shoes of voters once a year.

Last weekend I met a family related to the husband of one of my daughters. They were a nice group from a small village in the vast countryside of Minnesota. They came east to meet relatives and see the area for the first time. They liked what they saw. But, it seems what was most fascinating to them occurred as they neared the coast and they observed the emergence of Dunkin’ Donut stores that seemed to increase to the point where it appeared there was one on every corner. Of course they began to think that they must sell some pretty great donuts. But, alas, upon trying them they found them ordinary and unspectacular, and asked me why I thought the stores had become so popular. I told them I only go there as a last resort, but I’d be happy to send them some form Allies.

I also told them I thought it was probably the coffee. But, they countered saying they tried that too and were unimpressed. It just shows you how promotion and me-tooism can create an unbridled success!

As the China, Iran, Russia axis seems to be taking shape, there are people in the USA pondering how we would ever fight such a potential world war. Double yikes.

There is a growing problem around the nation of panhandlers overwhelming many downtowns. It is a problem in Providence and here where I live. Now I read that Providence administrators are looking at a successful plan implemented by the mayor of Albuquerque where their needy were payed $9/Hour to perform simple cleanup chores around the city. It worked. But, I doubt it would here. The public employee unions would block it until all employees received 20% raises, panhandlers joined unions and were put on the city pension plan retroactively.

An observant reader commented on my Tid yesterday about NYC’s new law not requiring taxi drivers to speak English to get a license. She wonders, “Was that really English they were speaking up til now”!

The Answer:

One way to add curb appeal and personality to a home is to paint your door in a bold color. Door styles are Solid Panel, Arched Doors, Dutch or split doors (One of my personal favorites), Double Doors, Decorative period doors with glass inserts and frosted glass doors. Then entrance could also be enhanced by Transom or side light windows.

Hey! I learned how to spell Albuquerque today. Small steps.