Thanks for riding by, Paul.

 

Today's Tids Issue 5,501 

I see tulips: 

 

It's a weekend in April. 

New blossoms discovered. 

What could be better. 

Enjoy it. 

 

I have always held this day sacred in my USA Heart. Aprils 19, 1775, when the British came, and the brave citizens of Lexington and Concord arose. The day America began to become free. I’ve been to both towns and the scenes that filled my youthful images were enlivened as I saw the Lexington Village Green and the Concord stone walls. Bullets still in wooded walls., Never forget, regardless of what AI tells you.  

 

The latest hysteria style headlines I am seeing lately on a regular basis, “40 to 100+ Million bracing for big storm. (Depending on the swath of coverage.) 

 

Lemmings aren’t defined by wealth or education or ethnicity or gender. Yes, even the self-anointed elitists can be sucked into following the path of destruction or at least one of personal embarrassment. Lemmings follow inane activists, eat tasteless foods, pay outrageous sums of money to be near celebrities. You see it every day. Bad political leaders rise because they know how to manipulate lemming tendencies. In our new world somebody who thinks for themselves is an oddball. Check it out.  

 

The Question: 

Americans have ranked the Best Non-Fish Seafoods to Eat. Name the Top Ten. 

 

The Headlines: 

--Israel Strikes Back at Iran. 

--Markets in Sell Off Spooked by Israel Retaliation Against Iran.  

--Ukraine/Israel Aide Packages Move through the House as Dems align with Repubs. 

--US Vetos UN measure To Give Palestine Full UN Membership. 

--Trump Jury Completed.  

--Taylor Swift Empire Surprises Fans with Release of Double Album (31 Songs) “The Tortured Poet, Department" 

 

There's no 'I' in 'team, but there are six in 'Dissociative Identity Disorder.' 

 

Do you know what's annoying -- Having some app or software program work on your computer overnight and in the process removed all of the tabs you have discovered the day before and saved for this morning's chore.  

 

There is no better example of the Squeaky wheel theory of societal upheaval derangement than the bicycle organizations. Whenever a Bike question arises on any government agenda the cyclist early alert system pedals into action. Hordes arrive and pack City Halls and state legislatures to drown out negative proposals or legislation affecting their pastime. And the average citizen wakes up one day wondering how half of his road had been transformed into a bike lane.  

We are definitely in the season of Dueling Political Spinmeisters on TV. Is there a bigger waste of viewing time than that.  

 

I read these headlines, “Iconic or Legendary musician dies” and I never heard of them. I guess I was never very cool.” Or I have a bad memory.  

 

Celebrity Theft Debarment: 

Did Talor Swift steal teh Tids “Department” idea to name her new big Album, “The Tortured Poet, Département”. Oh yeah, and speaking of lemmings... 

 

The info gleaned from the American Express Earnings report says the Rich are merrily spending as much as always. When money is no object, prices are never under pressure opt come down.  

 

Oldie but Goodie, Department: 

A frog goes into the bank and hops up to a teller. He can see from her name plate that she is called Patricia Whack,  
so he says "Ms. Whack, I'd like to borrow $30,000, please." 
The teller asks for his name and the frog replies that he is Kermit Jagger, son of Mick Jagger, and a personal friend of the bank manager. Unconvinced, Ms. Whack explains she will need some identity and also some security against his loan. The frog produces a tiny pink porcelain elephant and hands it to her.  
The confused teller says she will have to consult with her manager. 'There's a frog called Kermit Jagger at the counter who wants to borrow $30,000," she tells her boss. "And what do you think this elephant is about?" 
The manager looks back at her and says "It's a knick-knack, Patti Whack, give the frog a loan. His old man's a Rolling Stone.' 

 

 

The Answer: 

I like seafood. Number one is Crab followed by Shrimp and Lobster. Next are Scallops, Clams, Crawfish (Crayfish), Mussels, Squid, Langoustine and Oysters at Numerbn10. After that, we have Octopus, Cuttlefish, Abalone, Sea Urchin and Sea Cucumber. Of the last two, a seafood authority says, if it is served to you, throw it away. Disgusting! 

 

Flowering trees are still bright under skies of grey. 

 

Have a great weekend, E-v-e-r-y-b-o-d-y!!