I Ran In a Circle and Ended Up Where I Was

 We have a peace plan with Iran.  It seems that trump spent billions to achieve the same thing Obama did without spending tons of our tax dollars, hurting the economy, and without killing people on either side.  Unfortunately, his base will not see that.  They will believe what they are told.  They will believe the serial liar who "runs" the country.  The only person who will benefit from this will be trump.  I bet he made billions off of his war!  Now, the US will pay for it for years to come.  

Toy Story 5

 It is here.  Toy Story starts Friday.  I hope to take my girls, but we'll have to see when I have a chance.  I hear it is good, but there is a repetitious spirit to it.  They really need to change things up.  Do things people have not already seen.  I hear they plan for more movies.  I do like how they incorporate evolution of toys and devices in children's lives.   Tablets/phones need to be addressed.  I doubt parents will take any message from in.  I am glad 3 of my girls do not live on their devices.  Go see the movie with your children!  At least you know it will be entertaining, emotional, and hopefully informative.  

Daughter Discovers AC/DC

 The other day, my daughter and I were watching YouTube for guitar lessons.  We found a person who was showing how to play songs using one chord.  One of those was TNT by AC/DC.  My daughter loved it.  She has even asked for a shirt for TNT.  I love to see the songs that she falls in love for.  I remember back in the 80's.  I got to see AC/DC in concert.  They were performing with Cinderella.  My brother and I had tickets.  We were in the center floor area.  During the opening, we noticed a group of seats open in a upper area that looked down on the stage.  We took a chance.  We went to those seats.  It was one of the great concerts I got to see.  My ears rang for 3 days.  AC/DC puts on a great show.  They had a bell rise up on the stage for Hell's Bells.  They had canons for For Those About to Rock, We Salute You.  The opening have a rocket rise out of the stage.  Angus Young kicked the door open.  I wish my daughter could experience that.  They are showing their ages.  I do have a DVD of a concert.  I need to play it for her.  

Father's Day

 Another Father's Day is coming up.  I do not expect anything from my kids.  Just having them in my life is enough.  Plus, I don't want to leave them with more things to get rid of when I am no longer here.  It makes me think of my dad.  He was in my life, but not very much.  My mom was mom and dad in our house.  Dad would visit every once in a while.  He would also disappear for many months.  Sometimes, when he would come back, he would ask for money.  From his children!  I was not even out of school.  I made that mistake once.  He "borrowed" 100 from me.  He told me he would return twice as much.  I never saw that money.  He even tried again.  But, by that time I told him I needed my money to pay for college, which he did not help pay for.  I know when I hear these right wingers say that kids need fathers in their lives, I would disagree.  If the original one is not in the picture, the mother should not be forced into bringing in a male just to have one in their lives.  It creates problems.  There are a lot of violent freeloaders out there.  It's sad how our government is taking away safety nets for families that are in this situation.  

He Man?

 Masters of the Universe came out recently.  The reviews are good, but not the business.  Why would it?  First of all, it's an old toy line.  The first movie was a low budget film from Cannon.  The Cannon name should say it all.  Secondly, do they really think these parents are going to drag their children to see a nostalgia movie?  Seems like this movie was meant for a niche crowd.  One that was not really that big.  I think this movie might affect future toy movies, but we'll have to wait and see.  They really should have kept the budget down until they built up a fan base.  Do kids of today even know this property?  I doubt it.  If you go and see it, I hear it's good.  I know I am not jumping to see it.  

Summer Movies

 Summer has started.  I don't really feel it at the movie theaters.  I remember when Memorial Day ushered in the early starters.  Then, one week after another movies would come out.  I'm still waiting on the big movie.  Two small movies are beating movies that cost a whole lot more than theirs did.  Remakes and comic book movies top the summer again.  I can't say I look forward to many of them.  My kids will force me to watch them.  I have seen some previews for movies coming out in September.  I actually look forward to them.  I do want to see Toy Story, Spiderman, and the Odyssey.  That's it.  

Earthquake in Florida

 Yes, you read that correctly.  We felt an earthquake in Florida.  It happened off the coast of Cuba.  I work in Orlando and we felt it.  My chickens in Lady Lake ran for cover.  Tallahassee even felt it.  Luckily, there was no damage or injuries.  In addition to Hurricanes, we have to worry about Earthquakes.  

Theme Park Express Singapore

 I will start by saying I am a big fan of Theme Park Express on YouTube.  The person who runs this channel is an influencer for theme parks, cruises and travel in general.  His favorite activities center around Disney.  I started watching because I wanted to see what a Disney Cruise looked like.  It looks expensive and not for my family.  His Vlogs are still entertaining.  Recently he went to Singapore.  What I saw of the country made me want to visit it.  He visited Universal.  I could not see going to any theme park in another country.  I would rather experience the history, culture and food than pay for something I have in my back yard.  He also did a back to back Disney Cruise on a new ship.  The cruise was like 3 to 4 days and did not go anywhere, just out to sea and back.  It really did not look much different than the cruises in America.  I will say, he does have an entertaining show.  You can learn things to do as well as things to avoid.  Give him a watch and subscribe to his channel.  Hopefully, I can visit Singapore.  It looks amazing.  

Centrist Senator of Maine?

 Why do they describe Susan Collins as being a centrist republican?  Yeah right!  She is a centrist like Fetterman is a democrat.  Every time some big thing Trump needs a vote on comes down to her, she gives him what he wants.  She even pretends to be free choice.  But, her votes say differently.  Those Justices she passed were totally anti abortion.  Do you think she cares?  I don't.  I think she cashes in for every high stake vote she gives.  With trump, that could literally mean cash payoffs.  Bribes are legal under republicans, as long as they are all kicking up to the top.  

Guitar Lessons Update

 Our lessons are going well.  My fingertips hurt, but I feel I am learning some chords.  My daughter is doing well, also.  She says instead of performing, she wants to be a guitar influencer.  Then yesterday, she was talking about joining her grandfather on stage to perform.  She even asked what kind of music he played.  We said blue grass.  She says she wants to join him to sing blue ass.  

Dying for a Treat

 I got to use the electronic trap.  I set it up in a cage that I purposely closed.  Believe me, if a rat wants to get inside, it will.  After coming inside, it poured outside.  Luckily, it was under shelter.  The device is not waterproof.  The next day, I went out to check on the animals.  I took a look in the trap.  Before I even got there, I saw a big tale sticking out.  Sure enough, a good sized rat was dead inside.  I dumped the body and had to bring the trap inside.  I had to clean out the stuff that might scare off future rats.  I know there are a bunch around.  

By Any Green Book

 A trailer was released for By Any Means.  It has Mark Wahlberg playing a mobster who goes down to Mississippi to help coerce information from the locals about the disappearance of 3 civil rights workers for the FBI.  When I saw this preview, my first thought was this looks like an updated Mississippi Burning meets Green Book.  I would hope that it can escape those comparisons, but I don't know.  Check it out on YouTube.  To me, it looks like a streamer to me.  Or I will wait for streaming if I even bother to watch it.  I still have not seen Green Book and I still do not want to.  To me Green Book looked like a gender swapped Driving Miss Daisy.  

Guitar Lessons

 So, my daughter, the influencer, wants to learn guitar.  Since I do not know it, I also have to learn.  Luckily, we bought her an acoustic first, then she wanted an electric.  I tell you.  Old dogs do not learn new tricks very easily.  I watch some lessons on YouTube.  They start slow, but rush into it.  There are some good ones out there.  Also, my step father knows how to play one.  He is two states away.  I think I am starting to get some of it.  It does create pain for your fingers.  

New Toy for Rats

 I found a device that will shock a rat.  Only problem is it is an indoor device.  Around here, FL, we are in rainy season.  My house can get some downpours.  I will have to find a way to set it outside where it will not get wet.  Check back for what happens.  I did take some shots at the rats yesterday, but too quick.  Sometimes they will sit and wait.  Not yesterday.  

Zapped!

 Friday was a great day!  Just as I am about to stop for the day, BOOM! Then the lights go off and I think I saw a flash of light/spark.  The power does come back, but the Router and GFC outlet were fried.  Getting a new router was easy.  Trading out the outlet was a little challenging.  I was not allowed to even attempt to do the work.  My wife did it her self.  She says I do not do electrical work very well.  All because I hooked up some ceiling fans and the light kit does not work.  The fan does.  Plus, our house seems to have some home made electrical work that does not seem to comply with rules electricians follow.  The first plug was DOA.  She had to order one online.  She hooked that one up and a light kept flashing.  That was because of those pesky things electricians should do.  She reversed some wires and was able to fix it.  It's going to be a rough year with lightning storms, I beleive.  

What Will Hollywood take from the YouTube Successes?

 This weekend two YouTubers ended up at the top of the box office.  What will Hollywood take from it?  Will they cultivate or just through millions at anyone with followers?  I would guess the second option.  By next year, there will be plenty of movies by less talented creators.  They will only get this deal because they have lots of followers.  It will fail and producers will got back to sequels, remakes and comic book movies.  I hope the smaller companies like A24 and Neon take time to grow this sector of story creators.  

YouTube Education

 Influencing is going to take time.  I have a camera.  Other things are coming in.  My daughter needs to learn how to speak more.  She says things but ends quickly.  I have to looking on how the whole process works.  It looks like you have to get a certain amount of views and followers before you can even make any money.  That seems fair.  I will need the time to organize what her channel will be.  I thought of a name.  She loves Living on a Prayer by Bon Jovi.  When we first heard her sing it, it sounded like she was singing Living on a Pear.  I even asked if it was a fruit fly song.  That might be a good title.  I can imagine shirts with a pear and a fruit fly on it.  One person on YouTube says one should give themselves 2 years to succeed.  I like that.  

Mandolorian and Grogu

 We saw this movie this weekend.  It was okay.  I asked my daughter her thoughts on the movie.  She said "I don't know!"  She is partially blind and I forgot the headphones for the device we can check out.  It actually describes the action on the screen.  I really don't think she cared or missed anything.  It felt like a color by number picture.  Nothing surprising.  Maybe Disney should get a YouTuber to do the next one.  Their movies are killing the box office while this movie dies quickly.  

Junior Influencer

 My daughter thinks of herself as an influencer.  On our last cruise, she had me record content.  Then, this weekend she did it again.  I did get her a camera or two at Temu.  They both seem to work.  I need a mini flash drive to record it, though.  Maybe, when she is ready, I might try to post on YouTube.  I worry how she might be received.  I probably will have to turn off comments.  She is very energetic about it.  

Fake Assassination

Trump had another fake assassination.  If it were real, the timing was just incredible.  What did trump do?  Did he promise him money and a pardon?  I really do not know how he does it.  I mean he did not have to pay the first guy.  Dead men tell not tales.  As soon as everyone calmed down, trump starts pitching his ballroom.  Then, the butt kissing politicians started drawing up bills to get it done using our tax dollars.  Trump pockets the money that was supposed to pay for it or was this like Mexico and the wall we paid for.  The corruption in this administration knows no boundaries.  Then, we get back to the files.  When will they release them?  

Carnival Verenzia

 We just returned from traveling on the Carnival Venezia.  It was a great trip.  Like usual, the employees were amazing.  Our daughters had an amazing time.  One daughter met a lot of new people.  She was constantly being stopped and asked to sing Living on a Prayer.  The ship has an Italian theme, think Olive Garden.  If you are looking for authentic Italian, go to Italy.  It does have a European feel to it.  We stayed up every night.  My daughter's attended shows and parties, like a Silent Disco.  They ate well.  Now we have a wait for our next trip.   

The Phone has Returned!

 If you do not have your username and passwords in a safe place, do it.  Create a list and put it somewhere safe.  I trusted my phone would keep that information.  When it crashed, it logged everything out and I am still trying to sign back into things.  Also, my watch will not pair.  I have some apps saying that something is blocking them from signing me in.  It has been a nightmare.  I would have been better off getting a new phone.  

Boston: Not in Hall of Fame?

 What a travesty!  I found out Boston is not in the Rock Hall of Fame.  Why not?  I loved their music.  They only had 3 albums, but they were great.  If you feel the way I do, copy and paste the link and sign the petition.  They deserve to be there.  

https://www.change.org/p/induct-boston-into-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-10ec3b5d-406e-42ee-9bfb-5e33398d4d17/psf/promote_or_share?recruiter=1401354003&allow_actions=true

Driving Over a Cliff

 Trump is driving our country over a cliff.  The Republicans are cheering him on.  Now his fascist government is talking about leaving NATO.  Why?  Because they wouldn't join us in a war we started.  I guess he didn't see they were not big fans of Russia starting war with Ukraine.  Then, trump insults them everyday.  He threatens to take European territory.  Yet, Republicans are fine with it.  He's destroying our country to make Russia look better.  Who knew that republicans would be so willing to get into bed with Putin!  I guess they like his white supremacist views.  Maybe they like his rigged elections that keep them in power.  I just wish politicians would speak up against all of this.  Democrats are weak and still believe in not rocking the boat.  

I Feel Lost

 This week, my phone died.  I could not believe it.  I was looking on it and it goes black.  I have my wife look at it.  She gets it to come back to life and updates it to the Icloud.  I start looking at it again.  Then, it dies again.  This time it is for good.  She called TMobile.  They wanted me to enter passwords.  I could not remember them.  They were on the phone.  Eventually, I used my Ipod to access something.  Because it was under a plan we have, I am able to get a new phone.  Only catch is is that it is the same model, Iphone 11.  If I wanted the newest phone, I would have to pay $300.  I went with the same model.  Now I just need to get it.  I find myself lost without my phone.  

Blue Wave

 They had some elections yesterday.  Two locations in Florida flipped to Democrat.  They voted for the  Republican in the last election.  One is in Trump's neighborhood.  He had put his name behind the republican.  He's going to push harder for his voter suppression bill.  That bill is evil.  If a woman is married and takes their husband's last name, it could keep them from voting.  It also goes after college students and the elderly.  Let's hope that bill fails.  

Freezing Out Airports

 Not only are the republicans holding pay for TSA agents, but they are aggravating the situation by adding ICE to airports.  From what I have seen, they just hang out and harass minorities.  When not doing that, they are looking over the shoulders of the hard-working agents.  That would piss me off.  To have these lazy secret police hanging out and getting paid while I had to work for no pay!  I'd walk off.  It is not worth it.  I know they have families and bills to pay.  The grifter president does not care.  He's making money off of insider trading and weapon sales that his family has invested in.  He really does not care.  Plus, he says he won't sign a bill unless his voter suppression bill gets passed.