B-o-r-i-n-g!

Today's Tids Issue 4,064

For rejuvenation:

If you ever stop to see

A languishing Manatee,

You wonder what’s the thrill

Of this beast that just eats krill.

Why do people so exclaim,

And even give some a name?

I do not see a pretty face.

Just a blob that takes up space.

Could rampant ennui be seeping through Tidsville? Has the old Tidster lost his edge. Am I hearing more snoring echoing across the hills and valleys and azure lakes of Tids nation, as opposed to the clicking of keyboards forwarding along the Dailey Morning Mess DMM). You never know when you have lost tour magic until you see the grimaces from good old readers. Every publisher, editor, subscription manager needs a wake-up call. So, I’m awake, but nothing magical is appearing before my yes. So on goes DMM. Or is that dim?

The latest reality TV show employs a single fixed camera that focuses on an author deteriorating rapidly as he approaches and the misses his deadline. It makes people feel good when the afternoon talk show guests fail.

So, Mueller has indicted 13 Russians for meddling in US elections since 2014. It sounds like they are doing more than just meddleing in elections. They are meddling in the collective psyche of US citizens. And they are using the gullibility of the 4th estate ideologues and serial social networkers to do it. Apparently, from what I read, they have Russian agents posing as US political agitators with the sole purpose of turning good hearted Americana against each other. They are employing the old “House Divided” strategy. Maybe that’s what Khrushchev meant when he said “We Will Bury You.” He didn’t say how long it would take.

American Portfolios will have a good day. Markets are closed.

The Question:

What is the name for the spots on a domino?

The Headlines:

--Netanyahu Problems Deepen After More Israel Officials Are Arrested.

--Trump Says He Will Consider Tougher Restrictions On Gun Purchases.

-NBC Olympics Ratings Down And Creeping Lower; Olympics Still Remain Top Prime Tie Show.

---In Wake Of Mueller Indictments, Fellow Special Investigator Ken Starr Says Real Enemy Is Russian Government.

--Fergie’s Star Spangled Banner At NBA All Star Game Has Fans And Players Laughing And Jeering; It Was Just Plain Awful.

--Woman Driver Shoots And Kills Man After being Cut Off.

--Anti-Gun Groups Using Deaths In Florida To Hold rallies Around The Country.

There will be a lot coming out of the Russian indictments. It is apparent that the new philosophy out of the Kremlin is that poisoning millions of American minds is far better than one bio-chemical weapon, And there is less clean-up required.

If The New Yorker ever gave up their cartoons, what would I ever do in Doctors/Dentists waiting rooms? Read the stories?

Let’s have round of applause for 38-year-old Roger Federer who has regained the #1 ranking in the tennis world. That’s good news for floundering 20 year old players. You still have plenty time to bloom.

I have always liked Bebe, but lately he is looking more like Buddy, of RI shenanigans fame.

Looking at today’s films that rely on dysfunctionality at some level, I’m wondering -- where is Doris Day when you need her.

It’s hard to find an American Olympian doing well. Oh, they are performing well in the newer, highflying snowboard and acrobatic ski events, but the rest of the world is catching up fast there too.

I have to tell you that it is hard finding news this morning. Most of it, revolvering around the world against guns, we‘ve heard before. And anybody with have a rational brain knows that the problem of increased mass shootings is far deeper than the mere ability to buy a gun. It starts simply with people not really caring about their fellow humans; the demise of an orderly society, like the chaos of illegal from immigration or even the simple act of  littering streets with a coffee cup. I’ve covered  most of this immediately after the latest shooting. But the fact remains that we are once again focused on the emotional, political solution. The low hanging fruit.

Have you noticed yourself lately being really kind to what appear to be maniacal drivers? That story above about the angered woman driver killing man reminded me of why.

The NBA All Star game last night was actually exciting. How odd. Maybe the $100K/player first prize had something to do with it.

The Answer:

The dots on a domino are called Pips.

My thoughts on manatees might be alarming

But I have to say, cute seals are truly charming.     

Well, folks, that’s it. I have no more to say. I must have relaxed my mind way too much this past weekend.