Today's Tids Issue
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For a Bit of the Irish:
Tomorrow
I’ll be out there with tears in my eyes as the first bag pipes
go marching by; the strains of that piercing, haunting sound tugging at my
hearts strings. The smiles of Irishman and women matching the brightness of a
sun basked morning. The excitement is pervasive, as crisp as the cool winter
air. Everybody knows everybody in this giant neighborhood affair, And if they
don’t know em’ at 10:00 in the morning, they’ll certainly think they know em’ around
midnight after 73 beers and endless rounds of out of tune “When Irish Eyes are
Smiling”. Yup, I can hardly wait to see those first bagpipers in traditional clan
kilts, wondering how acceptable Kelly-green long johns will look in the 20
degree weather. “O Danny boy, the pipes are playing, fingers numb, and lips
gooey from chapstick…”
In
today’s new hot political climate, much has been noticed
about the intolerance of the Left, and in particular among college kids who turn
their backs on the other side of the equation. A local columnist, Mark Patinkin
(A Grad of one of those egregious protesting student bodies) suggest better
term for their action – “Intellectual Cowardice”. Afraid of the truth, which may
second guess popular beliefs. I like it.
Interesting
Freudian slip above: When I typed in the last sentence
“Afraid of the truth…”, Spell-Check changed I to: “A fraud of the truth…” I
like that too.
I
see where the Pope is considering raising the question
for discussion – Marriage for Priests. That may be the best thing that has
happened to the Catholic Church since you know when.
The
Question:
Speaking of sermons from the Mount, some mounts are
not very that at all. Name the five states with the shortest Mountain Peaks and
the five with the tallest. Bonus: A
reader sent a list of internet abbreviations for Senior use only. What do you
think these 5 mean: BFF, ATD, DWI, GGPBL, LOL and bonus WAITT
The
Headlines:
--New Jobs Report At Robust 235K Exceeds estimates
of 190K And Has Stocks Back Up To Healthy Levels; Average Earnings Up A Bit To
0.2%; Good Jobs Will Bring Fed Rate Hike Earlier..
--House Passes Bill To Make It Harder To Sue
Companies For Consumer Disputes, Job Discrimination And Other Key Areas Noted
For Frivolous Actions.
--McConnell At Odds With Trump Saying Tax Reform
Wail Not be Achieved For A Year – Settling HC, And Just Designing New Form Will
Delay Speedy Success ; Mnuchin Asks Congress To Raise Fed Debt Ceiling…again!
--South Korea Court Throws President Out Of Office
Because Of Fraud; Bernie And Elizabeth On Plane To Soule
--Northern USA States Dominated By frigid Arctic Air
For Next Week; Eastern Snow Arrives Late.
“Homeland’s”
season 6 just gets interestinger and interestinger.
In
my incredibly delightful, ridiculously unencumbered
era of growing up, we kids created phrases and languages as incredulous as that
of today’s teens. The problem is that our creativity stopped at the adult wall,
while today the kids send it out to the world where unfortunately it becomes
considered a proper use of the language. See, everything really is the same…except
when it isn’t though circumstance not of its own control.
A
reader suggests taxing Tweets, Snapchats and
Facebook posts to pay for the wall. The Dems win two ways, if you get my drift.
I
always enjoy what Andrew Puzner has to say. He is one
of those guys who generally cuts through the crap and gets to the nub of the
truth. Yesterday he said the Democrat’s biggest concern is that the Repubs and
Trump will do really well.” That is what all of the progressive protest are all
about.
The
latest National trend is restaurants adding a “Labor
Surcharge” to dining bills to pay for increases in Min wage. Reduce your tips
and see how servers like their pittance of a mandated increase.
Politicians
who do things mainly for party unity are often not doing
something for their constituents. It is happening more than. Preserving party
over people – stupid.
Tort
reform, still among the missing, Department.
That news item about raising restrictions barring
legal action against business reminds me, where was “Tort Reform” in the new
Health Care Bill? Wasn’t that the scream of conservatives after ACA – where’s
he tort reform. If you want lower costs and more efficiency, you have to reform
the medical tort system.
Is
Health Care Bill named after Clinton? He always wanted that.
Better than naming a virgin frontier after him.
The
Parking Lot: Chapter 82 Continues…
Claudia’s
head immediacy was swallowed by her hands. She wasn’t crying, but clearly
distraught thought Nancy. “Jesus Christ,” she heard from the always cool, often
regal appearing, matriarch of the old Howland family.
“Is it your
son,” Nancy persisted. She waited now, giving Claudia room to breathe, regain
her annoying composure.
But she
didn’t. She just shook her head almost as if saying, I surrender, “I don’t
know. “I don’t know. Like any mother I pray it isn’t him.” Nancy placed her
hand on Claudia’s arm. It was eerily quiet.
“I’m more
worried about Alex,” came the concern of Jared from across the room. We don’t
know if he is dead or injured or just locked away somewhere.” He looked over at
the two women now raising their heads. Alex was meaningful to Claudia too, and
she got the message. Her angst isn’t as important as Alex’s life, if he was
actually alive.
Modessa
lives in Warren, not far from here, thought Nancy. Jared’s right. Alex is
everything right now.
“Can we
trust you Claudia? Nancy smiled, “After
all we are practically sisters, Right?”
She nodded yes, then looked up at the Hicks women in a way that said
more than yes. Nancy now believed they could trust her, although she hasn’t
been that good lately at knowing who to trust. “Ok, why don’t you see what you
can discover from reflecting back on conversations, activity. We’ll be back.”
The two
took off on the same trail as that had used to enter.
“I’m
betting on finding Alex alive.” Nancy suddenly stopped.
“Where’s
lug?” She was looking at the area where she had brought him down. There were
the signs of the scuffle, and blood. But no bleeder. They both squatted, and
looked around into the dark, dark woods.
Reading
Between the Lines Movie Reviews:
--Kong, with the big cast and the big past, is
getting all of the publicity, and while you may think it is just the same old
King Kong all over again, it is better than that. It has good story that is
about the origin of Kong. A team of explorers find mysteries on a uncharted
Pacific Island, and accouple of strange characters too. Like most movies of today
it has messages which you may or may not agree with. Plenty of action and
beauty Will hold your interest if you like giant apes.
--Raw is a highly recommend movie with a very weird story.
A young teen from a family of veterinarians that is totally vegetarian strays
from her family and eats raw meat. Unexpected consequences emerge. It sounds
weird to me, but critics…and audiences like it quite a bit.
--My Scientology is exactly what it sounds like, a
look, often humorous and entertaining, at the most curious religion. A critical
fave, but it will depend on who you are to love it.
--The mystery suspense film, Personal Shopper, is
about a woman who goes to the Paris home of her twin brother after his death
and attempts to make contact with him. Twists abound to make it interesting.
The
Answer:
The lowest high peak is in Florida (345 Ft). The res
tbof the lowboys are Delaware (442, Louisiana (535), Mississippi (806) and RI
(812). All of the rest are over 1,000 with the highest being Mount McKinley* in
Alaska at 20,310 followed by Cal Mt. Whitney – 14,498, Colorado Mt Elbert --
14,433, Washington Mt Rainier – 14,411 and Wyoming Gannett Pk – 13. 804.
Interesting to see that the next state is a sea level state with a peak that’s
13,796 – Hawaii’s Mauna Loa. That must really loom! *I figure that with Trump
in office we’ll turn back from revisionist history and bring back an honor for
a pretty good American President. Besides, I’m a crusty contrarian. Bonus: If you had enough energy to get
tis far – BFF – Best Friend’s Funeral, ATD – At the Doctor, DWI – Driving While
Incontinent, GGPBL -- Gotta Go Pacemaker battery Low, LOL – Living On Lipitor
and bonus, WAITT – Who Am I Talking To?
Have
a great weekend, E-v-e-r-y-b-o-d-y!
And
enjoy a happy day of green:
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