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Five Scouts from Troop 888 Smithtown recognized for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout

Scouts from Troop 888 were recently recognized for achieving the ultimate Scout goal. Among the elected officials on hand to congratulate five Scouts from the Troop for achieving Eagle Scout status were Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta (R-Fort Salonga) and Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. (D). They joined troop leaders, Scouts and family to congratulate the teenagers at a ceremony at Schubert Pavilion near Long Beach in Nissequogue.

“What these young men have accomplished by the age of 18 is incredible and it is something that will stay with them for the rest of their lives,” Trotta said. “I am very proud of them and hope they will be an inspiration to the younger scouts.” The following scouts received the rank of Eagle Scout on June 19: Nicholas Caporale, an 11th grade student at Smithtown High School West, designed and installed a turtle-resting platform at Caleb Smith State Park in Smithtown. Nick sold first aid kits to raise the money for his Eagle Scout Project. Jack Haggerty, an 11th grade student at Smithtown High School West, redesigned the garden in front of the Suffolk County Legislature’s Building in Hauppauge. The new garden contains sustainable plants and enhances the appearance of the front of the building. Matthew Lang, a 12th grade student at Sequoya High School/Eastern Suffolk BOCES, built puppy-training cubes for the puppies at the Guide Dog Foundation in Smithtown. He built eight brand new ones and refurbished the seven existing cubes. Brian O’Reilly, an 11th grade student at Smithtown High School West, organized several bone marrow drives for Gift of Life, a charitable organization that helps those battling blood cancers. He raised over $4000 at his car wash and signed up 128 donors. To date, his drive has successfully matched a donor for a 25-year-old man with leukemia. Michael Schroeder, a 12th grade student

Above, Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta, fourth from left, and Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr., third from right, attended the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Eagle Scouts Jack Haggerty, Matthew Lang, Brian O’Reilly, Nicholas Caporale and Michael Schroeder. Left, a few months ago Trotta stopped to check on the progress that Haggerty was making on his Eagle Scout project at the Suffolk County Legislature Building. Photos from Rob Trotta’s office

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A ribbon cutting was recently held at Nissequogue River State Park to celebrate the grand opening of the refurbished and renovated Administration Buildng and Visitors Center. Among the elected officials on hand for the grand opening was Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta (R-Fort Salonga), who worked to save the old Kings Park Psychiatric Center’s property from being developed for housing and, instead, turned into a state park. Through the Reichert Foundation, Helen and Charlie Reichert made a pledge to fund the renovation of the park’s Administration Building and Visitors Center, including a new heating and air conditioning system and an elevator, making the building accessible. In addition, Trotta recently donated the new flagpole at the main entrance to the park grounds. The surrounding area was landscaped, and the legislator funded three new benches for the site. Trotta was one of the speakers at the grand

opening and renaming of the administration building and thanked Charlie Reichert and his daughter, Tammy, and their family for their commitment to the community and for enhancing the Nissequogue River park. “It is an honor to know Charlie Reichert, and I have the utmost respect for him and appreciate everything that he does for this park, for numerous other organizations and the residents of Long Island,” Trotta said. On hand for the event and pictured above were Richard Remmer, New York State Parks commissioner; Deputy County Executive Peter Scully; state Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R-St. James); Mike Rosato, Nissequogue River State Park Foundation board member; Charles Reichert and his daughter Tammy; NYS Parks commissioner Erik Kulleseid; Trotta; state Sen. Mario Mattera (R-St. James); Keith Corbett, NYS Parks commissioner; Long Isaland Regional Parks Director George “Chip” Gorman, and Desmond Ryan, NYS Parks commissioner.

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Practicing safe boating while out on the waterways BY BEVERLY C. TYLER DESK@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM In the June 24 edition of the various editions of the TBR News Media newspapers, editor and publisher Leah Dunaief wrote in her weekly column “Between You and Me” about a pleasant Sunday sail in Port Jefferson Harbor in her 16-foot Hobie Cat with her son and daughter-in-law. The sail ended in a capsizing when the wind provided a sudden unexpected gust. Dunaief wrote, “It took us several minutes to sort ourselves out ... We worked to untangle ourselves as we clung to the side of one of the overturned pontoons. Then the boat became caught in a mooring into which the wind had blown us. We hoped one of the two boats that came along would stop to help. They passed us by, but one slowed down to take a video of us struggling in the water.” Fortunately, sailors came by and Dunaief was able, with help, to climb up the boat’s swim ladder to safety. They also assisted in getting the catamaran righted and the two younger Dunaiefs sailed off just as a police boat and fire boat came by “checking to see if all was well. It seems some alert person in a waterfront home in Belle Terre, witnessed the mishap and called 911.” The boaters then took Dunaief home, as she noted, “a drenched dog.” This incident, which may or may not have been reported and detailed by the police and thus included in the New York State 2021 Recreational Boating Report, ended on a positive note due to the help of these Good Samaritans, rather than the help of other boaters. This incident is a dramatic reminder to everyone who takes to the water that they need to be aware of their responsibility as members of the boating public. “Rendering Assistance (Good Samaritan Law) — According to Section 41.3 of the Navigation Law: It shall be the duty of every master or pilot of any vessel to render such assistance as he can possibly give to any other vessel coming under his observation and being in distress on account of accident, collision or otherwise. “If you come across another vessel that is in distress, the law requires you to assist them to the best of your abilities. You are excused from this duty if such assistance: endangers your own vessel — endangers your passengers — interferes with other rescue efforts or law enforcement — will cause further or more extensive damage. Even if you determine that there is a risk to your vessel and passengers you should stay at the scene until a competent rescue team comes on the scene and releases you ... If you find that you must put someone in the water to assist another vessel or passenger make sure they are wearing a life jacket.” In 2020, in the most recent compilation

Little Bay during a quiet moment before motorboats and skiers arrived. The life preserver allows free arm movement in the canoe. Photo by Beverly C. Tyler

of boating statistics, there were 240 boating accidents reported in New York. Among those accidents there were 127 injuries and 31 fatalities, the highest New York has had since 2003. In Suffolk County in 2020, there were 56 accidents, 40 injuries and five fatalities. The use of a life jacket may have saved many of these victims. A collision between two or more vessels is still the most common type of boating accident and results in the most injuries. The two most common factors in boating collisions are operator inattention and operator inexperience. There is no single answer to reducing either fatalities or collisions, although a little common sense and consideration of other boaters would be a good start. Boating education classes help, but boaters must be willing to apply what they have learned. As detailed in the Recreational Boating Report, “With the continued phasing in of Brianna’s Law continuing in 2022 and ending in 2025 with all ages required to take a Safe Boating Course, we can bring these numbers back down with the hope that New York residents can continue to have a fun but safe experience on the water.” Yes! The most important part of boating safety is to begin with a boating safety education course. This is especially true for our young people, since they are the future of boating and boating safety. On an August Monday, my wife and I were canoeing in Little Bay, just west of Setauket Harbor. It was high tide and two high-speed motorboats appeared pulling water skiers. One of these boats, operated by a young man, had no observer on board to watch the skier, a violation of both the boating law and common sense. The U.S. Coast Guard, Suffolk County Police Marine Division, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the United States Power

Squadrons, also known as America’s Boating Club, have been working together in the areas of education and prevention to make recreational boating safe as well as enjoyable. “One of the rules that boaters may not know,” commented Old Field Point Power Squadron Commander Ron Guzewich, “is that operation of a personal watercraft (PWC) is actually prohibited from sunset to sunrise. And there are other restrictions on the operation of personal watercraft as well. Personal watercraft comprise about 10% of the total registered vessels in New York, yet they are involved in a disproportionate share of accidents.” Boating courses are available through the United States Power Squadrons — America’s Boating Club at: americasboatingclub.org/learn/ online-boating-education/americas-boatingcourse. In addition, a listing of New York State boating courses may be accessed at nysparks. com/recreation/boating/education.aspx. The New York State Parks and Recreation Department recommends “The Safe Skipper’s Pledge,” a version of which is recommended by every boating organization. It reads: • I will assist those in need and report any boating accident in which I’m involved. • My boat will have USCG approved life jackets, of the proper size, in good condition and readily accessible. • I will operate in a safe and careful manner, never recklessly, and never while under the influence. • I will understand and follow the Rules of the Road. • I will take a boating safety course. • I will carry the proper equipment while underway, always in good condition and always readily accessible. • Navigation aids serve as the road signs of the water. I will understand and obey them.

• I will understand and follow the legal requirements for operating a personal watercraft. • I will remember to follow the rules of safe boating, whether I am pulling skiers or tubers, skin diving, fishing or hunting. • If my boat has a motor, I will register it with the Department of Motor Vehicles.” As I wish to end this article on a positive note, I’m including a report contained in the Recreational Boating Report from May 2010. “Long Island Man Recognized for Rescue — A National Association of State Boating Law Administrators Award of Commendation is going to a New York man, Scott Stokkers, of Huntington, for his bravery and selflessness in saving three young lives on Long Island Sound last summer. On the evening of August 14, 2009, Stokkers responded to cries for help from three young boaters whose 10-foot boat took on water and sank in the dark waters of Makamah Beach. Without life jackets, the three young boaters were unable to swim the nearly half mile to shore due to exhaustion. Stokkers carefully approach the panicked boaters, getting them aboard his canoe and safely ashore.” This commendation also notes the number one cause of boating fatalities in New York State, the lack of a required life preserver, also called PFD, personal flotation device. These boys were lucky for more than one reason. The Recreational Boating Report notes, “What causes recreational boating accidents fatalities on the water in New York? The obvious answer on the leading type of boating deaths is drowning. During the period 2005 - 2020, 82% of all victims were not wearing a PFD. It is impossible to tell how many people have been saved by wearing a PFD, but the potential consequences of not wearing one are clear. Improvements in PFDs have made them far more comfortable to wear. Specific PFDs have been developed to maximize safety for specific on water activities such as wake boarding and personal watercraft operation, as well as a new labeling system rolling out on future PFD’s making it easier for users to know the effectiveness of the PFD’s being used.” It is up to everyone who enjoys boating on the waters surrounding Long Island and, on our lakes, bays and rivers to practice safe boating. We can all have enjoyable experiences on the water if we are knowledgeable, prepared and aware of what is going on around us. Past Commander Beverly Tyler is currently chaplain and historian for the Old Field Point Power Squadron with the rank of Senior Navigator, having completed every course of study and practical application of safe boating operation, coastwise and celestial navigation in the United States Power Squadrons — America’s Boating Club.

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Obituary

George Hoag Gifford

George Hoag Gifford, Jr. passed away on Father’s Day, June 20, in his sleep. George was born on Nov. 28, 1932, to Dorothy and George H. Gifford, Sr. of Glen Head. He graduated from Friends Academy and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He served as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserves. George spent most of his life in the construction business. As a principal of Gifford Construction Company, he worked on Long Island and in New Jersey onsite projects for shopping malls, industrial projects and roadways. George was an engineer, a pilot, a beekeeper, a world traveler, an avid outdoorsman and an expert skeet shooter. For about 50 years, George kept bees and produced his own honey (G’s Bees), which he generously shared with friends and family. He held lectures across Long Island educating the next generation about beekeeping. In the 1960s, George built a home on Stony Brook Harbor, where he seeded the waters with oysters, enjoying the fruits of his labor for decades to come. He obtained his pilot’s license and first aircraft by the age of 18. He enjoyed flying his family on adventures in his private plane to vacations

in the Bahamas and many other locations across the country. In his later years, George worked at Daniel Gale Real Estate Agency and served as the superintendent of highways for the Village of Nissequogue. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Joan Rockwell, and is survived by his former wife, Amalia Gifford (nee Fellows), and their three children — two daughters Kristin Gifford Butler and Dale Gifford (Mrs. John D’Esposito), and one son George H. Gifford III (husband of Kelly Lessler). He also leaves behind four grandchildren Robert Butler, David Butler, Abigail Gifford and Charles Gifford. George was also the stepfather to Joan Rockwell’s daughters, Stacey Zeazeas Bolton and Katie Zeazeas and step-grandfather to Alexa and Jacob Bolton and Ella Rockwell-Buscaglia. He was predeceased by his sister Lois Moore. George will forever be remembered for his jovial conversations, choral singing and adventurous spirit. He will be deeply missed by all those fortunate to have known and loved him. A memorial service to celebrate George’s life will be held in the fall. —Photo from the Gifford family

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County residents and more travel to Port Jefferson Independence Day parade BY JULIANNE MOSHER JULIANNE@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM With restrictions finally lifted, people from across Suffolk County — and even Connecticut — were able to finally celebrate the Fourth of July with a favorite tradition. The Port Jefferson Fire Department Independence Day was cancelled, along with most other events, last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But this year, things seemed back to normal with hundreds of people gathered on the sidewalks of Port Jefferson village, decked in their most patriotic wear, to celebrate America’s birthday. “I’m just glad that we’re back to some sort of normalcy,” said department chief Todd Stumpf. “We’re glad to see the public back together to help celebrate the country’s birth.”

Vintage cars drove down the road, waving American flags out of their windows as excited kids and their families waved from the sidewalk. Children ran to their parents who marched in uniform when they spotted them from the sidelines. Dancers waved red, white, and blue pom poms whiles pipes and drums played their sounds. Even the Batmobile made an appearance. Although the parade included Port Jeff and Terryville, members from South Shore, eastern, and western Suffolk County departments joined together to march along Main Street on July 5. Since the Fourth of July was on a Sunday this year, the fire department decided to host the parade a day later, on Monday, to respect the local churches throughout the village. “From our end it ran really smooth,” said third assistant chief Steve Erland. “It’s just so nice to bring it back to the community.” — ALL PHOTOS BY JULIANNE MOSHER

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School News Smithtown High School East

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Mathematical takeoff

Students in Ms. Philp’s geometry class at Smithtown High School East recently showed off their mathematical skills when they designed and launched their own mini rocket ships. The lesson was part of a review of their algebra concepts from last year and to help prepare students for algebra 2 next year. “We start with a review in class of quadratic equations and how the numbers in them correspond to motion,” Philp said. “Then we build ‘stomp rockets,’ which are basically a tube of magazine paper rolled around a PVC

pipe to be a specific size.” After the students assembled the rockets, they were ready to be tested using the launcher. The launcher was made of PVC pipe and an empty two liter bottle. The students fit their rockets on the launcher and stomped on the bottle to make the rocket fly. Each launch was videotaped. Using the video, the students then made a table of time vs. height (a rough approximation). When they returned to the classroom, the students used a calculator to do a quadratic regression to write an equation for the height of the rocket in terms of time.

Smithtown High School West Sill’s legacy

Three Smithtown High School West students — Claudia Rivas Orellana, Madison Friscia and Caitlin Camilleri — were each awarded a $5,000 scholarship by the Greg W. Sill Foundation, in conjunction with the Smithtown High School West social studies department. Sill served the Smithtown Central School District and its students for 20 years as a dedicated and inspirational social studies teacher. The “Power of a Pebble” scholarship was presented to Orellana, an English language learner who has proven to be hard working, empathetic and committed to her studies. Friscia and Camilleri were each awarded a “Be the Coffee Bean” scholarship for their efforts to change the environment for the better and for spreading positivity. “We know Mr. Sill would be proud of these three recipients and the growth that they have shown, along with the impact that they have made in the Smithtown community and beyond,” said members of the Smithtown High School West social studies department.

Smithtown High School West social studies teacher Chauncy Cone, Greg Sill’s daughter Isabella, Sill’s wife, Elizabeth, seniors Caitlin Camilleri, Madison Friscia, Claudia Rivas Orellana, Sill’s daughters Emily and Natalie, and Smithtown High School West teacher Ashley Marchese. Photo from Smithtown Central School District

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Are you awake or woke Fourth of July: Exciting or daunting

Fourth of July is a time meant to be spent with friends and family while barbecuing some of the best American meals. It’s also the one holiday a year where lighting off fireworks from morning to night time is completely acceptable — even encouraged. This countrywide celebration of America may be enjoyable for most but for others, such as combat veterans and first responders suffering with Media Origins captured post-traumatic stress disorder, it can the fireworks from the be an extremely stressful day. And Village of Asharoken. when fireworks are set off on other days, it can be even more unnerving for them and others. Is celebrating this national holiday at the cost of our own heroes? According to a National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study, 87% of veterans have been exposed to at least one potentially traumatic event and experience on average of 3.4 such events throughout their service. The National Institutes of Health also recorded that an estimate of 400,000 first responders in America have at least some symptoms of PTSD. The degree of exposure varies from person to person, therefore affecting the magnitude of their illness. The sounds of fireworks — loud, sudden and reminiscent of traumatic events — may trigger PTSD, making it difficult for some who experience symptoms to enjoy their holiday. Lighting off fireworks throughout the month or late at night could additionally put a veteran or first responder into a bad spot. Even weeks after the Fourth of July is over, sleeping troubles or nightmares may persist. Paws of War, located in Nesconset, rescues and trains shelter dogs to become service dogs for Long Island veterans and first responders. With the mental pressure of dealing with the holiday, a service dog can also serve as a calming aide to those coping through a PTSD episode. One way to make sure a veteran doesn’t become triggered is to involve them in lighting the fireworks so the shock of hearing the fireworks won’t be unexpected. Many veterans choose to light fireworks for their family. There are many other ways to celebrate the Fourth of July and summer that don’t involve setting off fireworks. Fishing, boating, visiting historical parks, watching patriotic movies and barbecuing are just some of the alternate options that families can do together to celebrate. However, if you’re still itching for fireworks, sparklers are noise free and easy to bring anywhere you go. So next Fourth of July, being sensitive to veterans and first responders could turn their nerve-racking holiday into a happy one.

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Change for the sake of improvement or common-sense advancements is good. Change, just for the sake of change, is not. Changes being proposed by the radical left-wing puppeteers of the “Socialist” (former Democratic) Party in our inept U.S. Congress, and dictated through their puppet’s executive orders, are dangerous to the future of our constitutional republic. Even the courts are turning a blind eye to core fundamental constitutional issues. Is every branch of our government corrupt? They’re obviously not representing “We the People.” Those who don’t have voters remorse by now must be glad that gas prices are shooting up faster than a Biden vote count at 2 a.m. The “wokeness” agenda which has become so pervasive in today’s society keeps chipping away at societal norms which have held our country together for generations. And those “woke” so-called people’s representatives are catering to that segment of the population who believe in unwarranted change. Corporations are following suit in order to placate the ridiculous demands of a

delusional few. How does removing Aunt Jemima from a syrup container improve anything? And, of course, removing a Native American image from a butter package will definitely improve the lives of all Americans, Native or otherwise. Can we still order black coffee? Are brownies being taken off the shelf? Is White Castle changing its name? Can we still play Chinese checkers? Cracker Barrel will probably be boycotted unless it changes its name. When will this foolishness end? Even Coke is woke. Executives of Coca-Cola have recently advised their employees to be “less white.” What is that supposed to mean? Should they use a product called Man Tan in the winter when they can’t tan on the beach? Oh, that’s right, that will not be allowed until the product name is changed to “Neutral Gender Tan.” Ridiculous. Manwich will be the next product to be deemed offensive. It will probably be changed to “Gender Neutral Meat Sauce.” Following this trend, the Mr. Potato Head toy is being rebranded by dropping the “Mr.” from the name. Seriously.

The up-and-coming board members of like-minded corporations were likely exposed to wokeness indoctrination in schools and universities, so it may only get worse. I am reminded of an editorial cartoon which I had seen. The voice of a teacher saying, “And that’s why white people are bad.” One student says to another, “What class am I in? I’m supposed to be in calculus.” The other student replies, “This is calculus.” I know, that may be a little far fetched, but there certainly seem to be many students who have been systematically indoctrinated with leftist ideas by the time they graduate and enter the workforce. In the future, the woke generation might be looked upon as a failed generation because it was burdened with a socialist ideological belief which always fails. I hope not. I am generally optimistic, as well as politically incorrect — and proud of it. Become more awake to what’s going on, America. And let woke fall by the wayside. Art Billadello East Setauket

Bill failed to pass for good reason The proposed Elder Parole Bill before the New York State Legislature failed to pass for good reason, it treats every incarcerated person the same, regardless of the crime they committed. If passed, the Elder Parole legislation would give a green light to all incarcerated people aged 55 and older to go before the NYS Parole Board for release consideration, regardless of their crime, as long as they have served 15 years of their sentence — even if they have not served their minimum sentence. Crimes are differentiated in the penal code for good reason. As the severity and societal impact of the crime increases, so too does the crime degree and subsequent potential sentence when convicted of a crime. There is a stark difference between an opioidaddicted offender in need of treatment who commits a non-violent property crime to feed an addiction, and a sexual predator who abducts, rapes, murders and dismembers a child, or someone who executes a police or other law

enforcement officer, or violent gang members who hunt down teenaged girls and hack them to death with machetes, as occurred here in Suffolk County. These offenders cannot and should never be treated the same for purposes of possible release. Advocates in support of the Elder Parole Bill argue that every offender should be treated the same, and that if passed, the law would not allow for offenders to be released, but would instead give them an opportunity to plead their case before the parole board. If that were to happen, then victims, surviving parents and families of those who were victimized would have to argue their case every two years before the parole board as well — in fact, maybe decades before they would have had to, depending upon the original sentence that offender received. The proposed law would in essence be clawing back on the original sentence and granting those violent offenders who committed horrific crimes eligibility for parole hearings every two

years — requiring victims, surviving family members, and in some cases, entire communities to relive horrific traumas in ongoing fights to continue to keep violent predators behind bars, when in fact they should have never been eligible for that parole hearing in the first place, but for this new law. Let’s not forget that victims have rights too, as do the families that suffer for generations after a heinous victimization occurs. According to Cornell Law, criminal justice is a term that refers to the laws, procedures, institutions and policies that come together before, during, and after the commission of a crime. Changes to any part of the criminal justice system must not ignore or dismiss the impact that any such change will have on a victim, their surviving family members, and the communities that support them. Laura A. Ahearn Port Jefferson Executive Director of The Crime Victims Center, Inc.

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Opinion FANTS, HEFY and EFTEW: a few new acronyms for a new age

recently spoke with several scientists about work they were doing for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, or NASA. In chatting with them, it became clear that researchers love acronyms the way my dog loves anyone willing to toss him a few morsels of food. I was just thinking about how much time I’d save in my life if I could start my own set of acronyms, all designed to create word efficiency and to develop the equivalent D. None of an insider’s club. For starters, how of the above about OKWAM? As in, BY DANIEL DUNAIEF this place is definitely OK without a mask because they don’t mind if you walk around with your face uncovered. Then, perhaps, there’s MAPH as in masks are

preferred here. You don’t necessarily have to wear a mask, as you might on, say, a commercial airliner, but you would make the owners of the establishment happy and feel safer if you did. In the world of politics, President Joe Biden (D) merits his own set of acronyms. If you think he’s bringing back civility, you might appreciate the chance to tell someone that you believe BMAC, for Biden makes America civil. Now, of course, Biden, as with his predecessor, has numerous detractors. The New York Post is as eager to capture his daily verbal stumbles as the left-leaning papers and news organizations were to seize on former President Donald Trump’s (R) “covfefe” and other scrambled words. In that case, you might see Biden as a PINOE, as in a president in need of an editor, or a PINOC, as in a president in need of a compass. Trump deserves his own set of acronyms. Borrowing from the redundant wording of the movie “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story” (2004), supporters of the 45th president might say TIARA, as in Trump is

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always right, always. Those who find the former president slightly off kilter, however, might believe he has a FANTS problem, as in facts are not Trump’s strength. TOSID seems appropriate for both sides. That one stands for the other side is deceptive. That applies to Democrats and Republicans, each of whom sometimes reflexively suggest that the other side can’t possibly be honest because, if they were, the argument they’d like to make isn’t as powerful. In the wonderful world of summer weather, how about HEFY, as in hot enough for you, or perhaps, CIRN, as in can’t it rain now? Yankee fans are probably bracing for another mediocre, at best, half of the baseball year. Sure, we have talent, and we get periodic glimpses of adequacy, but we wind up looking like a fourth-place team. I have the feeling it’s NOY or not our year. Parents have spent almost two years struggling with child care, education and their sanity amid a pandemic that has caused

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their children to become more like homebased barnacles than school-based students. To that end, and you can pronounce this one however you’d like, how about FCTKSIS, for fingers crossed to keep school in session? Children, of course, couldn’t control whether their schools opened, which left them even more powerless to act out against the rules, tests or social pressures that follow them around like Pigpen’s dust storm from the Charlie Brown comics. They are now struggling with the need to EFTEW, or to emerge from the electronic world. Many of us made normal hygiene habits optional. These days, we should consider recommending a SMIYL to our friends, as in a shower might improve your life. While disconnecting during a phone call, turning off our video momentarily or covering our computer camera were options from home, we sometimes find ourselves stuck in conversations or interactions that aren’t working for us. We might need to beg someone to SAM or stop annoying me.

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