Crunch time.

 

Today's Tids Issue 5,249

Doldrums, relatively speaking: 

 

 

Well, my big project for today is trying to efficiently restock my Potato Chip supply. I’ve got to develop a better early warning system so I never run out. Maybe I’ll develop an app – An anti-snack gap app.  

 

Well, they both postured after the meeting yesterday. That hopefully means they are trying to find a way to appear to be working for the people without discouraging their most important political base.  

 

It seems there were two frogs sitting on a lily pad, when all of a sudden, a fly came along. One frog put out his tongue, ate the fly, and started laughing hysterically. Soon the other frog joined in the laughter. Later in the day, the other frog ate a fly and the two frogs burst out in laughter. As time went on, the frogs enjoyed the flies so much that the mere sight of a fly would cause them to double up with pleasure (if it's possible for frogs to double up!). But of course, the most pleasure came when the fly was actually eaten. A third frog hopped up to the first two and asked what was so funny. The first frog answered "Time." "Huh?" asked the third frog. The second frog explained: "Time's fun when you're having flies." 

 

 

The Question: 

This was an event in 1869 which would have been as significant a community link in those times as the smart phone has been today. There in Utah did they drive in the “Golden Spike” that competed the Transcontinental railroad?  

 

 

The Headlines: 

--April CPI of 4.9% Shows Prices Rising at Slowest rate in 2 Years; Markets Open Strong.  

--James Comer, House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chair to Hold Press Conference this Morning to Reveal Potential Culpability of JB and Son in Family Influence Peddling Scheme. 

--Prevaricating NY Congressman George Santos Arrested on Federal Charges of Fraud and Including Misappropriation of Campaign Funds. 

--Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chairman Manchin Vows to Oppose Biden on All EPA Nominees. 

--Trump to Appeal Sex/Defamation Verdict.  

--Coach Who Put Louisville U on the Basketball Map, Denny Crumm, Dead at 88.  

 

 

The big ocean race survivors should be sailing up the bay later today. This place will be bubbling for a week or two as sailors from around this country and around the world congregate to celebrate seamanship at is most adventurous and best. Two days ago, veteran sailors reported they were in a "terrifying”, “boat breaking” storm with 50-60 knot winds and giant waves, The European boat was demasted, but the resourcefulness of the crew found a way to stabilize and push on. I just checked my app and the USA boat, “11th Hour Racing” is ahead of the German boat by 8.1 Nautical miles and it appears they are close to seeing the entrance to the Bay. The skipper of the USA boat is local Charlie Enright.  

 

Despite the slowing of the CPI, eating out is becoming cost prohibitive. BTW, I have noticed lately more restaurants are playing the ala carte game to make it appear that their entre’ prices are reasonable. I think people agree that the restaurant final checks now are about 25-30% higher on average than a year ago. One simple basic meal out can equal 6-7 delicious meals at home.  

 

 

Joe Kapp was one tough football player. I remember just having to root for him during his time the Vikings and his carrying the Vikes to the Superbowl. (Of course, the beloved Pats were really awful) Its always noticeable when we lose a leader like Joe Kapp from our society.  

 

Are the Boston Celtics doomed now to follow in the disgrace of the Boston Bruins. It sure looks like they don’t have he drive to win. 

 

There a big controversy being discussed these days about a young football punter named Matt Araiza who was summarily dismissed by the Buffalo Bills before this preseason rookie sensation ever played a game without evidence or a trial because he was accused by a young woman of participating in a gang rape at a college party. Now many years later the evidence is in showing clearly that he wasn’t there when the alleged rape took place, and in fact now through video evidence it is highly probable there was never a gang rape. But we have this damn new society where people are guilty by association and identity politics. It is a sad thing, but unfortunately ruination of lives through malicous assumptions is reflective of a social media society.  

 

If you are outside and see something eerily beautiful, it is most likely an Aurora, the result of a powerful solar geomagnetic storm due to arrive later today. Ah, nature. It happens, despite humans.  

 

The Answer: 

So, in Utah 154 years ago today at Promontory Summit, a golden spike was driven joining the Central Pacific with the Union Pacific railroad thus connecting the East and West USA. It was a huge moment. (Note: News media have repeated the myth that spiking was at Promontory Point, put that is five miles south of Spikesville which is Promontory Summit) 

 

You probably figured out when I started this mess talking about potato chips anxiety that there wouldn't be much to it. I think you were right. 

 

Even though I have time to fritter 

I’ll never become a quitter. 

I’ll fight this world so bitter 

By being a truth admitter 

As Opposed to a Bull....!