Beware Miami

 This is nothing bad about Miami, however if you drive there be very careful.  We were in the area and saw many accidents.  Cars flipped over on 95.  Multiple lanes closed.  We even were almost in accidents.  You see a lot of racing.  You also see people who are lost and think they can go across many lanes to get off highways.  

Laurie Berkner Conert

 We got to take our children to an amazing concert.  Laurie Berkner is a singer who does children’s music.  Her songs are fun and catchy.  My eldest saw her 20 years ago when she was 5.  She loved it.  All the people were singing along.  If you want gods music for children without politics, religious indoctrination, bad words, etc, check her out.  I even found myself singing along!  

Arrests and Investigations Abroad

 I woke to the news that the ex-prince Andrew was arrested.  France and other countries are going out of their way to investigate the Epstein files.  All while Republicans and boot lickers protect the rich pedophile scum in America.  How much are they getting to protect them?  Who knows!  I can tell you Republicans are not the party of family, unless your family is made of rich pedophiles.  That's not a family I want to be associated with.  Don't worry, trump will try distract with a war against Iran.  Then, he hopes everyone's attention will be with the troops.  I don't think we should be doing Israel's bidding.  If they want war, let them do it without our taxes paying for it.  

Colbert on YouTube

 So, our government is scared of Colbert interviews.  He did an interview with Rep. James Talarico from Texas.  CBS told Colbert he could not show the interview.  He brought it to YouTube.  Do yourself a favor and watch it.  Trump and his minions do not want you to see it.  That makes it important to watch.  When I was younger, I went out of my way to read banned books.  

Crime 101

 Crime 101 came out this week.  I don't want to see it.  It looks like a lesser version of Heat, with lower-level actors.  It just does not look that good.  Maybe it looks like an algorithmic movie you would see on Netflix.  If you see it, enjoy.  I'll wait for Heat 2, which is in production.  It is from a book that the director wrote with another author.  I believe he has a trilogy in mind.  

Storm Over Night

 Things are warming back up in Florida.  We had a big storm last night.  Once the lightning started flashing, our transformer exploded.  Well, that is the sound we heard.  Then, the rain started to fall.  This was around 7:30.  They said it would be about 9:00 before we got our power back.  Twenty or so minutes later, I heard radio chatter outside.  My wife said the guy took a long pole and hit a switch.  I'm guessing it had surge protection.  A minute later, it was back on.  The rest of the night was okay.  I did not see a lot of branches down.  That happens after most storms.  One almost hit my car.  

Taking the 5th

So, Maxwell took the 5th and asked for clemency, so she can clear trump and Clinton.  She would be lying.  She claims not to be a part of the Epstein conspiracy. The victims know better.  I believe them over any of these people in Epstein's files.  The US needs to dig deeper and do a real investigation.  They will not.  They are loyal to trump and his pedo buddies.  Isn't it trump who said if you take the 5th, you are guilty?  We know she is.  Look at Rick Scott.  How many times did he take the 5th.  Now, his ill-gotten money moved him into a position of power.   

Superbowl Previews and Commercials

 They sucked!  I have not seen any commercial worth watching.  The upcoming movies did nothing for me.  It filled me with dread to see all the sequels and reboots.  Who is clamoring for a He-Man movie?  Jared Leto looks like he is wearing a Halloween skull mask.  It will be another failure.  The comic book movies looked boring.  It's like we've seen them before in a better movie. They seem to have taken the humor from the commercials.  In addition, they are forcing AI down our throats.  The more we embrace it, the more people lose their jobs.  If you expect trump and his minions to do anything about it, you are wrong.  They will cash in.   

All Hail Our Racist and Chief!

 Trump is letting his racism shine.  He posted a racist cartoon dealing with the Obamas.  Really, it should not surprise anyone.  All his communications include racist dog whistles, meant for his racist followers.  When he was younger, he and his father were brought up on charges of not renting to minorities.  When he was doing a Casino hearing, he exclaimed that who knows if they are even Indians.  When people claimed his speech against Hispanics was racist, he showed people a taco salad and said I eat their food.  When it comes to Black people, he used the I have friends who are black comment.  Those who are his "friends" are opportunistic. They are hoping to get rich by association.  It never works, and they just become fall guys for his scams.   

Iron Lung

 A YouTuber has made a very low-budget movie that made more than most expensive Hollywood movies.  What message will Hollywood take?  They will throw millions at YouTubers to make movies.  When they all fail, the experiment will all be over.  I wish they would just provide smaller budgets to upcoming directors.  We need a Roger Corman.  He financed low-budget movies with certain things he hoped to see.  Current big directors cut their teeth in his film camps.  Even a streamer could afford to take the playbook he had and create a division that does just that.  

Hollywood Human Smugglers

 I was watching a preview and saw a movie about human smugglers.  The smugglers were dirty-looking, gang-like people.  Then I look at the Epstein case.  These were clean, unsuspecting billionaires who preyed on children to traffic.  It's like when they used to show killers in movies.  They were always portrayed as deranged.  Someone that a parent could point out and say, "Stay away from him, he's dangerous".  With all the serial killers out there, most are quiet, clean-cut, and very unassuming.  Maybe Hollywood needs to portray sex traffickers as rich white people.  Children should be wary of them.  But yet, our politicians still protect them.  Why?  Money.  Those people own them.  

We Survived

 We survived the big freeze, part 1.  Hopefully, there will not be future parts.  But, with this weather who knows.  No pipes broke.  It did for our neighbor.  We did have chicken die, but it was health related and not the cold.  We tried to keep them warm.  I do think some plants have died.  

Take Shelter

 You probably think this is another ice storm story.  No.  Jason Stathom came out with a new movie.  My wife and kids went to see it.  If you are into his lone guy who kicks everybody's butts movies, then this is for you.  It may not be new, but it is satisfying.  Go check it out!  

Extreme Cold

It is here.  We in Florida have gone below 30 Degrees.  It is cold outside.  I feel like I need to go to the store and buy milk and bread.  We spent yesterday trying to winterize everything.  I put up the rabbits and the goats.  I put a tarp around the goats.  I bet it was still cold for them.  My wife winterized the trailer.  Basically, we wrapped any pipes we could find.  Hopefully, no pipe bursts.  Our pipes were not made for this kind of weather.  I did hear of some snow being seen in Florida.  Not here.  We have one more day of extreme cold.  Time to look for those gloves.  Tomorrow, I might have to wait on ice to melt from the windshield.