In the wings.

Today's Tids Issue 3,699

For understudies:

I was mesmerized, watching this giant hawk circling above; with wingspan wide cruising on gentle updrafts, buffeted by the brisk northeast winds. The majesty of nature, reflected in the innate compulsion of the hunter. Then I smelled it, the pungent aroma of skunks filling the morning sky. They were looking up at the killing talons of the mighty predator. And their fear was pervasive across the green valley. Get me outta there.

There are some insiders reporting that Mike Pence will be Trump’s new debate coach.

Maybe, after all, Obama is God! He just sent in a hurricane to wipe out Gitmo.

There are some who are wondering if it might have been OJ who robbed Kim Kar in her Paris hotel. You have to figure that the reality show that turned a man into a woman for ratings will do just about anything.

Golf is a lot like life. If you take your time, don’t worry about what others think and think it through, you’ll come out better way more often than not. Personally, I’m not too good at that.

Are you ready for the annual avalanche of pumpkin recipes? The Tid’s food Editor promises with all of the moral fiber within him that you are safe here.

The Question:

Who were the two teams in the first World Series. What year? Who Won? Bonus: Who was the first Jewish Supreme Court Justice?

The Headlines:

--Mathew Storm Surge Could Push Large Amounts Of Water Inland Across Palm Beach Area.; SC Evacuating Coastal Cities Like Charleston; New England Sees Model That passes Over Coastal Cities And Towns.

--Job Creation Slows In September; Full Employment Or Fewer Good Job Opportunities.

--Washington Post Says, “Pence Generally Prevailed In Only VP Debate”; Most Other Sources That Are Not The NYT’s Gives Edge To Trump VP

--Rasmussen Poll Has Trump And Hillary Tied.

--Toronto Wins AL Wildcard Playoff With 11^th Inning Walkoff.

--Brussels Police Stabbed In Terror Attack.

Did you see where J&J says that their Insulin Pump can be hacked? “Hello, I am moosetracks ice cream. Pump.” I think we are in a world that’s scarier than ever.

I’m thinking that a lot of old line Repubs will vote a solid National, State and Local GOP slate, except President. That allows many to retain their sense of sanity while not abandoning their Grand Old Party.

Judging by the amount of crushed clamshells on golf course cart paths around here, you have to figure that local Quahoggers are doing well.

The Baseball playoffs are upon us. So is going to win it all. Most Americans without a favorite of their own are going for the Cubs who have been within since 1912. For the Al we have Toronto in it now, and they will play Texas. Donaldson is out for Tor and that hurts. If The Jays wake up they are certainly capable of beating Texas. I’m picking them to meet the winner of the Indians and Red Sox. The Indians have had a great year and they are tough. They will have to be now since they have lost key pitching, and pitching is what it is all about this time of year. On the other hand, I am becoming suspect of the youthful RS hitters, and their bull pen. For some reason I’m feeling the Injuns are more the team of destiny. They will beat my beloveds and take out Toronto. But then, have you been watching my NFL picks? National league tomorrow.

I thought Senator Kaine was an annoying little leftie. He resorted to well-rehearsed soundbite “zingers”, which the Clinton strategists know the adoring press loves to publish. I though Pence did a great job, not allowing himself to be baited into senseless traps. In a post-election panel of 24 undecided voters in Ohio, 23 gave the match to Pence.

Have you noticed an increase in single car, single occupant fatal crashes? Is it distraction, sleepiness, or general irresponsibility.

BTW, the first AP news report I read totally misrepresented facts I heard.

Actually I bowed out after 20 mins or so. I – can’t – take – it – any – more!

The Answer:

In 1903, The Boston Americans Beat the Pittsburgh Pirates for the Championship. Bonus: There is a University named after Judge Louis Brandeis.

See you tomorrow.