Today's Tids Issue
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Fighting for Funny Bones:
I
can’t believe it is June, June, June! It seems as though it
was only yesterday that I was walking through slush. Now on this glorious first
of June, I’m meandering through fog. But, that’s ok, because June is so much grander
than a simple misty morning. It is just a special month where many great people
are born and many other get married so more new babies can enjoy the bounties of
our good earth. (Oh, it doesn’t work that way anymore?) June is special to me.
I like the way it rhymes with moon and swoon and red balloon. It’s crazy like a
loon and funny like a baboon. So, the first day can never come too soon. I’ll
croon you a love tune as soon as I finish my juice named prune. Love the month that
still is cool, and always gives romance a chance. And laugh and romp like the
kids getting out of school.
Remember
when comedians went for the funny bone? Now they focus on the
bile duct, and they are angrier than ever. Apologists, call it edginess. I call
it rude, uncivil, vulgar. Comedians once pulled off insult commentary humor
with a twinkle in their eyes, But, now you only sense the vitriol in their
hearts. And when the damage is done, one or another ideological backer rides in
to rescue a flagging career. And… each outrageous occasion always ends with: “(Fill
in the comic’s name) says that what I said was inappropriate and inexcusable
and I crossed the Line”. Yeah, right.
Happy
National Donut Day, Everybody! You tell me your favorite, and
I’ll tell you mine -- crunchy old fashion fresh form the fryer, best
exemplified by Allies Donuts in North Kingstown. The day Allie’s closes will be
the day RI will lose its soul, again. But in the meantime, forget the anger,
and munch on a donut.
Did
you hear about the tornado chaser wo got carried away
by his work?
The
Question:
I am not in favor of banning anything, especially
the ever-convenient plastic bag. But, lots of Americans spend their nights
dreaming of banning stuff which mainly helps out dolts. What are the top ten
things the banning anarchists want to do away with.
The
Headlines:
--President Trump Pre-empts Official Release Of May New
Jobs Report; New Jobs Up To 228K and Unemployment Down to 3.8%; Job Turnover
Lower, Stagnating Wages; Fed Perplexed About Rate Action; Strong Jobs Produces
Stock rally.
--Kim Jong Un meets With Russia Foreign Minister
Sergey Lavrov.
--Political Operatives Worried About California Unorthodox
“Top Two” primary; Dems or Repubs Could Be locked Out Of General Elections; California
Mess Could Impede Dems Rush To House Takeover In November.
--Morgan Stanley Chief Says Soros Hysteria Over
Potential Market Disaster Is BS.
--Boeing Workers Vote To Unionize South Carolina
Plant.
--Trump Using Tariff Strategy To Hopefully Produce
Fair Trade; China Says It Is All For Free Trade; Canada’s Trudeau Says They
Were Almost There With New NAFTA Agreement Until Pence Called With One More
Demand.
--Tech World Awaits June 4 Apple Worldwide
Developers Conference.
--Australia To Prosecute ANZ, Deutsche Banka And
Citigroup On Criminal Cartel Charges.
--Facebook Drops To Number Three In Teen Popularity Ratings;
Instagram And SnapChat Are New Favorites Of Next Generation.
--Kansas Governor Candidate Picks Wife As Running Mate.
Today
begins “Hands Free Device Day” for RI Drivers. It’s
an attempt to get divers to unhinge from their phones while driving, which to
me is a very good idea. I wonder if that law applies to shaving while driving?
If it does, I’m going to be late for a lot of appointments.
I
have been hooked on The Americans since its first
episode. After six tense seasons, I was nervously looking forward to Wednesday
night’s final episode. My stomach was rolling from the opening scene as the
communist family began reacting to learning they were now all of a sudden known
to the FBI and had to get out of Dodge. How would it end? How would justice be
served? After all, they were devoted Russians spying on the US during the
Reagan years. They would have to meet their ignominious destiny, wouldn’t they?
I won’ tell you the ending lest you are anticipating the final yourself. Let’s
just say, it was tragic, and well written and executed by writers Joe Weisburg
and Joel Fields and director Chris Long. And, of course the actors Kerri Russell
and Mathew Reis (Who fell in love during the show and married) were as excellent
as they have been for 6 years. Emmys? Holly Taylor who grew beautifully in her
role as the daughter, was key in the last moments. Noah Emmerich was always
perfect as the tormented FBI agent neighbor, and he also rose to the occasion.
Loved it.
Well,
I could have written for days about this show and
how it ended, but I will get outta here with this line that came near the end:
“We may have met on a bus in Moscow.” It said a lot to me. But then, I’m just
an old romantic at heart.
Several
years ago, I was coaxed into watching a TV show called Full Fontal.
I bowed out within minutes after listening bad humor from an angry bitter
woman. So, if Samantha Bee gets fired, I won’t be crying at all.
One
of the problems with today’s angry humor is that
audiences laugh at it.
Blago?
Just
In case you like looking at Apple developments the tech
crowd is anticipating new apple info on Digital Health (Counteracting designed
in smart phone addiction), ARkit (Augmented Reality, computer generated senses that
enhance real images) and expanded NFC (New Payment options already available
with Android) and better parental controls. Get used to this new buzz tech,
cause your younger friends will be into it.
I’m
thinking that augmented reality will be better than demented
reality.
Reading
Between the Lines Movie Reviews:
--It seems like I have been watching trailers for
Adrift since last December, but it finally arrived and it isn’t too bad. It is
based on a true story and extremely well executed, believable. Shailene Woodley
is the strong woman who saves the day after the sailboat s destroyed during a once
in a century hurricane, and Sam Claflin plays his role well as the only man she
ever loved. It is moving and terrifying, a story of human resilience.
--I think Upgrade could be on my “see” list. During a
mugging in which his wife is killed, a man finds himself paralyzed. In an
effort to get out of a wheelchair, he agrees to enter a trial experience of a
billionaire inventor, which if it works would give him back his body and the chance
for revenge.
--Breath Is A petty good coming of age movie form
Australia. Two boys come under the influence of a mysterious older surfer who has a profound influence on their
lives.
The
Answer:
Remember, if it is on this list you may feel
pressure in the not too distant future to give up something you find helpful.
Number one is plastic bags. #2 is single serving coffee pods. Getting nervous
yet? #3 is disposable straws followed by Single Use Beauty Products, Disposable
Coffee Cups, Single Serving Condiments, Disposable Food Containers, Disposable
Razors, Disposable Dinnerware and Cutlery and #10 Single Use Cooking Pans. Some others are
single use Batteries, Laundry Capsules,
Air Freshener Plug-ins, Coffee Filters, Disposable Diapers, Cupcake Wrappers.
Plastic Toothbrushes, Paper Towels, Tampons and Condoms. Well, you get the picture. There are social nihilists
out there that won’t stop working until every conceivable convenience is gone. But,
people who, litter will continue to find something to throw on your front lawn
or into the nearest body of water.
The
great TV show “The Americans” is over, but the music
lives on…
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