Today's Tids Issue
3,744
For Imagination:
It
was a beautiful, true December sky last evening.
That’s what I saw yesterday. It was a special thrill. Back before you went to
people’s homes who had TV’s, you went to people’s homes who had movie
projectors. We had a neighbor like that. Somehow after all of these years I remember
clearly a short film about Jack Frost. It wasn’t a bitter or angry Jack, but a magical
artist who made the world glisten. A dour appearing man who’s first presence brought
shivers to the people until they saw what streamed out of his brush, the scenes
of winter that sparkled like crystals. Pure white snows that enlivened a decaying
Autumn; skies that became vibrant with frosty hues. And last evening against
the blue, I saw Jack Frost’s work again. And it was as beautiful as a little
child’s dream.
Donald
Trump sounded real good for all Americans in his first
“Thank You” speech last night, that is until he got caught up in the fever
pitch of the crowd and was unable to hold himself back. Remember in vaudeville when they had giant
hooks that pulled bad comedians off the stage?
The
Question:
As we noted a few Tids ago, this is movie awards
season already. Name the five top Movie Awards Ceremonies.
The
Headlines:
--Unemployment Hits 2007 Low Of 4.7%; Most Of Reduction
Due To More People Leaving Work force As Labor Participation Reaches All Time
Low Of 67%; Tech Stocks Showing Signs Of Rebound; Dow, S&P Up And Down During
The Day; Oil Booming..
--Europe Law Enforcement And Security Agencies
Predicting Increase In IS Activity.
--All Eyes Are On Italy Constitutional Referendum Set
for Sunday; Populist Move Against Euro Establishment Similar To Brexit And
Trump; Precarious Vote Could Create Negative Ripple Effect Through Europe If
Highly Indebted Italy Falters.
--Trump Announces That Marine General James N.
Mattis Will Be Secretary Of Defense.
--New Arrests Of Cuban Reporters Made In Wake Of
Fidel’s Death; Several Taken By Cuban Police In Santiago Area Which Is Generally
Inaccessible For Foreign Journalists.
--Gronk Out; New England Fans Glum.
Every
once in a while I just have to have a sausage, egg and
cheese sandwich. Maybe some week I’ll hit all of the various fast food vendors
of that delicacy and give you a full report. The Tids, Better than consumer
reports.
The
Dems are still blaming Comey for their loss. The
way I see it, if The Hill had never used an alternate server, you would never
have heard of the FBI and Comey. How simple is that?
Spell
Check never heard of Gronk!
Did
you read about the 14 foot python they found in Florida…with
two deer in it’s gut! That’s another reason why I like living in the North.
I
don’t seem to remember ever having to endure so many post-election
harangues as we must now. I just sort of remember somebody won, and then somebdy
gave a speech on inauguration day.
I
just heard Leroy Anderson’s “Christmas Festival”
for the first time. The first time I heard it was in the Fifties, and it is
still as good. I seem to be a little overly nostalgic today.
Reading
Between the Lines Movie Reviews:
There is not too much to talk about today.
--Incarnate is about a single mother who witnesses demonic
possession in her 11 year old son. A Vatican authorized Wheel Chair bound
scientist enters the boys consciousness to battle the demon. It isn’t very good.
--Critics hate Man Down, but audiences like it quite
a bit. A pretty good cast brings a complicated film to life. A returning
veteran searches for his estranged son. It is a psychological thriller which should
keep you interested.
--Believe could be a surprise winner. It has
overtones. It’s about a small-town businessman going through tough times. He struggles
between choices – financial success or funding the annual Christmas Pageant. But,
popularity wanes as he makes tough decisions to save his business. Then he meets
Clarence, a happy boy who believes in miracles. Will he give faith a chance?
--If you are a Jackie K fan you’ll like this insight
into her struggles during one of her most tragic moments, the days following the
assassination of JFK. Natalie Portman is good in a pretty realistic tale, which
perhaps even Tired-Of-Jackie people will like.
--Critics love Things to Come about a Paris HS Philosophy
Teacher with a very possessive mother who must reinvent her life after her
husband runs away with a another woman. So, what ‘s new.
It
seems to me there should be more for this Tids, but it just
isn’t coming.
The
Answer:
Of course everybody knows the Academy Awards. Next in
popularity is probably The Golden Globes. Of course, the Screen Actors Guild
Awards are very special. Then we have the People’s Choice, and my favorite, the
Golden Raspberry Awards. In fact, I would give a Razzie to some Oscar winners.
Maybe an even more demeaning award to get is The Stinker, from Rotten Tomatoes!
Some up and coming awards are The BET Awards, and The MTV Movie Awards which
are entertaining because of outrageous celeb antics. (Aren’t celebs always
outrageous? There is also the Independent Spirit Awards and the growing popularity
and credibility of the Teen Choice Awards. Bring em’ on. Are here any good
football games on?
My
lungs are full of fresh clean cold air and I feel great. I
hope you all do too!
Happy
Weekend, E-v-e-r-y-b-o-d-y!!
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