dinsdag 28 februari 2017

dinsdag 28 februari 2017 Happy Mardi Gras! What's Trump going to say at today's Congressional Address? Carnage! Nice long walk down Electric Avenue and Lakeway Drive. The Whatcom Falls Mini Mart looks so quaint. DaVinci's - The perfect sub 500 years in the making...

Rick Steves has an interesting program about the Basque Country. Split between France and Spain (Basque: Euskal Herria; French: Pays basque; Spanish: Vasconia or País Vasco). From the San Sebastián home base, let's tour the ancient Basque capital of Guernica, the dazzling Guggenheim Bilbao, and then cross into France for more Basque Country charms. From yummy tapa bars to lightning-fast jai alai games, experience Basque culture at its most vivid. Gernika is best known as the scene of the April 26, 1937, Bombing of Guernica, one of the first aerial bombings by Nazi Germany's Luftwaffe. It inspired the painting Guernica by Pablo Picasso.

I'm abstaining from Trump LIVE! I'll hear about later... and in the Twitterverse.

maandag 27 februari 2017

maandag 27 februari 2017 Everyone is talking about the big flub up at the Oscars. CNN reports on the chaos which occurred on stage. Seattle dealing with a traffic nightmare. Tanker crash shuts down I-5 through Seattle. How about the crazy weather?

Downtown for an errand. Is it really snow? Yes!

It's pretty as more and more of the snow sticks to the trees. Goodnight winter wonderland.

zondag 25 februari 2017

zondag 25 februari 2017 Sunday morning movie - The Notebook staring the lovely and talented Ryan Gosling. Those missing letters! Poor Noah and Allie. I peaked Oscar awards occasionally. I am into The Walking Dead Season 7. It blows me away sometimes. New Best Friends. It's a problem to blog while cats are asking for my lap.

zaterdag 25 februari 2017

zaterdag 25 februari 2017 I love it when Saturday Night Live is early. I also thought that the middle guy was Justin Timberlake. It's Alex Moffat. Freeform is showing The Hunger Games. Lots of problems with this movie... Peeta drinks just a couple of spoonfuls of the soup... And... OH MY GOD! We all live in District 12! Things are great in District 12.

vrijdag 24 februari 2017

vrijdag 24 februari 2017 If I could be a cat... I would be Keaton. He's smart and street-wise. He can take any weather and looks cool.

Ellen makes me laugh so hard. I love the West Coast, but I'm so far away from Hollywood... so disconnected. But Ellen rocks my world. F*@k! Is it really tWitch'? I know that it's not Ellen.

donderdag 23 februari 2017

donderdag 23 februari 2017

woensdag 22 februari 2017

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dinsdag 21 Februari 2017

The cat spat up on my computer. I'll never blog again!

maandag 20 februari 2017

maandag 20 februari 2017 The cats are acting rather needy. "Pet me!" And her claws stick into me. Ouch!

I caught a bus up to Fred Meyer. Got a few things. The #540 is so easy. Back to Sweetbay. Watch Jake Gyllenhaal in the Prince of Persia. Jake! I can see that you worked out!

zondag 19 februari 2017

zondag 19 februari 2017 I am half asleep when I hear Reince Priebus complaining about this and that. Shut the hell up! You whiny SOB. Chris Wallace Grills Priebus on Trump’s ‘Enemy’ Tweet: ‘You Don’t Get to Tell Us What to Do’. It's the end of the world. Seth Rogen and James Franco team up for the apocalypse. This Is The End. Jay makes the best wish. Back Street Boys... Everybody!

zaterdag 18 februari 2017

zaterdag 18 februari 2017 Justin Bieber 'thumbing his nose' at Nashville court, lawyers say.

vrijdag 17 februari 2017

vrijdag 17 februari 2017 I love reading Russian.

Everything's a muddle in the White House. The Kremlin's idea is to reduce expectations from this much-anticipated detente between Moscow and Washington. Max knows about detente.

donderdag 16 februari 2017

donderdag 16 februari 2017 Watching the series - The Messengers.

Yes! He rambles and rants. Media Watch gauges reaction to the latest news conference by US President Donald Trump. Many were shocked by the question and answer session. Trump's tirade. On Ellen. The lovely and talented Matt Damon visits to talk about his new movie - The Great Wall. "It's about Trump's wall, right?" I didn't know that he was so skillful with darts. For his charity water.org.

woensdag 15 februari 2017

woensdag 15 februari 2017 Catching up with Stephen Colbert. I love his brainstorm with 8-year-olds to create this summer's biggest blockbuster: 'Teenage War.' 27,423 views! Migas con chorizo at the Co-op. It's a little slice of heaven to have breakfast here. Hmmm. Sliced pieces of corn tortillas that are cooked until crispy mixed with onions, chile peppers and scrambled eggs. Someone gives me a compliment on my Men's Realm jacket. I feel so special. Watching the Press Conference with Trump and Netanyahu. I hear some fear mongering from those two. Oy vey!

Wander around Bellingham on the buses while listening to Here & Now. A sobering and provocative interview with Jason Stanley. It's truly insidious! How Propaganda Works In The Age Of Fake News.

Nice walk along the Greenway back to my place. Watch Ellen. Yay! Adam Levine Talks His Daughter and 'Voice' Co-Stars. I feel cozy in the living room while the rain drips down the window.

dinsdag 14 februari 2017

dinsdag 14 februari 2017 Midnight series - Cyborg 009. 特別プロモーション映像 (Special promo video) What's with the disembodied evil brains? It's on Power Rangers SPD. Yes! Behold Omni, a.k.a. The Magnificence.

Turn on Stephanie Miller. They chat about Justin Trudeau's visit with Donald Trump. Merci M. Trudeau. Nous vous remercions pour votre intelligence et votre comportement calme. And now... the plans for the Death Star.

Top story - Trump Natl Security Advisor RESIGNS Over Russia Connections. Sean Spicer has some explaining to do. Nice day for a bike ride. Up to Bellingham Technical. In my meanderings, I see this quaint old house built in 1914 - Peter's House.

I see Valentine Day hearts in a lot of windows. This day is well celebrated here. What is love? Ask the kids!

maandag 13 februari 2017

maandag 13 februari 2017 Why is my evil twin on TV? Trump Adviser Stephen Miller Disastrously Tries To Defend Trump. I’m prepared to go on any show, anywhere, any time and repeat it and say the president of the United States is correct, 100 percent. NO! 1000%!

I prefer the real Steve Miller who did the classic song Rock'n Me.

Number of asylum seekers crossing the U.S.-Manitoba border continues to rise. Braving the cold on foot to find haven. At least the people of Emerson are compassionate and offer help to these poor people.

Canada has accepted 40,000 Syrian refugees. Trudeau openly hugged freshly arrived Syrian refugees at Pearson International airport in Toronto. Canada will welcome you. Trump looked confused when Trudeau spoke in French. Parlez-vous français, M. Trump ?

It just makes my day when PM Justin Trudeau appears on TV. This was a big day, indeed. A news conference with Trump at the White House. The two leaders contrast in so many ways... Trudeau = Liberal, pro-immigration, young, handsome, multi-lingual and intellectual. Trump = ECK! I have to hand it to Trudeau's patience and skills at diplomacy. Trudeau did well... but I wish that he could have given Trump a little prick. Justin Trudeau: I won't lecture Trump over refugee ban. That's the way to go. Lead by example. Don't dictate to a dictator.

zondag 12 februari 2017

zondag 12 februari 2017 Star Trek TNG: A Fistful Of Datas. "Captain's Log, Stardate 46271.5. The Enterprise enters orbit of Deinonychus VII but our scheduled rendezvous with the supply ship Biko has been delayed for another 48 hours." Down to the Co-op for some scrambled eggs and potatoes. Watch CBS News. They interview Steven Johnson about why humor turns out to be vital part of the #resistance. His post: Is it wrong to laugh at Donald Trump?

Nice little bike ride to beautiful Lake Whatcom.

A lot of people take advantage of the decent weather. Walking and riding on the trails. Back at my place. What if Adolf Hitler came back to life? That is the basis of a German film Look Who's Back. The Twitterverse was buzzing with this... Harry Potter Author Defends Comparing Trump to Hitler.

Congratulations to Twenty One Pilots. Winners of the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the GRAMMYs. Nice legs, guys.

zaterdag 11 februari 2017

zaterdag 11 februari 2017 Turn on Wait, Wait! Don't Tell Me. With Not My Job Guest Stephen Colbert.

Live from the Fitzgerald Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It's A Prairie Home Companion. Border Patrol. ICE House moves across the Canadian border.

vrijdag 10 februari 2017

vrijdag 10 februari 2017 Midnight movie - MST3K: Monster A-Go Go. Whoa! A challenging movie even for Joel and the Bots. A real Stink Burger! The worst film ever featured on MST3K.

Then some Twenty Pilots on YouTube. Suggested for me: Josh and Tyler Frenship Montage - Twenty One Pilots. Josh & Tyler 4 ever!

A little excursion to Fred Meyer at W. Bakersfield. This is the busiest Fred Meyer! They even have a greeter. Hmmm... Where are the coffee filters?

donderdag 9 februari 2017

donderdag 9 februari 2017 Midnight movie - Sharknado: The 4th Awakens. Surprise! Cameo appearance by Jedward! Crazy!

No sleep. Turn on Stephanie Miller. It's 45 minutes after the hour.

I'm waiting for the thaw. It's still hovering around freezing. I head out. #331 bus to d'town. I have to say that WTA tried really hard to keep the buses running and on time. Curried pea porridge for brunch at the Community Food Co-op. It's busy with people. Maybe they feel some cabin fever like me. WWU should start classes at Noon. Lots of students killing time here... using the free wi-fi. Bus to Bellis Fair. Blah! I forgot... I don't like shopping malls very much!

Over to the library. Free tax prep by AARP. If you're 50+ and can't afford tax preparation help, AARP Foundation's Tax-Aide is for you. Free tax preparation services are available in over 5000 locations.

They were having problems with slow computers or slow connections, but they did it. My tax aide seemed just as happy as I was. I get a lovely refund... except if the government collapses. I realize... I earned my income during the Obama administration. Please, do not deny this refund from me, Lord Damp Nut.

woensdag 8 februari 2017

woensdag 8 februari 2017 Alien mega-structures around the WTF star?

WTF = Where’s the Flux? More Space News. Soccer Ball From Challenger Explosion Makes It to Space 31 Years Later.

Amazing discovery! Just playing with Google Maps. Cat Country Resort in Everson. Your cat gets a room to himself overlooking a beautiful snow-covered yard. Rated 5 stars.

Panic! At The Disco... I love them so much, too, Ellen! Catching up with Matt + Blue. I loved the sponsor part of their video. Little Crow's indignant "HEY!" Then Blue: "HEY!"

dinsdag 7 februari 2017

dinsdag 7 februari 2017 Watching France 24 - In The Press. President Trump’s Real Fear: The Courts.

Thank you, Free Speech TV, for posting this. 53 Christopher Street, New York, NY 10014 on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. Actor Cynthia Nixon at LGBT Rally Outside Stonewall Inn.

I'm so far away... but I'm with you in spirit.

maandag 6 februari 2017

maandag 6 februari 2017 Midnight movie - Knowing. A 2009 science fiction thriller starring Nicolas Cage. Apocalyptic, dark and creepy. Our planet burns up. The End. Now for something completely different. Pacific NW chilly, snowy weather. How pretty you are in snow today, Seattle.

Back up to Trader Joe's. That cutie - Timothy Q. - is on duty. Buy some more Space Dust beer. More snow if falling. It's getting dark, too. Back in my nice warm apartment. Watch Star Trek TNG: The Game. A vacationing Wesley returns to the Enterprise to find the crew slowly becoming addicted to a new electronic mind game. Wesley wants to find out why everyone is going crazy about the game.

Pink grapefruit juice? At dinner, Wesley?

zondag 5 februari 2017

zondag 5 februari 2017 Nice to start the day with Saturday Night Live. Melissa McCarthy Plays Sean Spicer Going Nuts On The Press! WOW! Good job, Melissa!

Je me promène dans la neige. We got a good 2 - 3 inches of snow.

And that eerie fog bank hugging the south hills... I pretend that it's an intelligent, yet predatory Dikironium cloud creature from outer space menacing the homes up there. Buy some beer at Trader Joe's.

I really like Elysian Space Dust IPA. Brewed in Seattle!

PM Justin Trudeau shared this on Twitter. Inspiration for the world.

zaterdag 4 februari 2017

zaterdag 4 februari 2017 Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson speaks on Trump immigration ban restraining order. So proud of my Washington State.

vrijdag 3 februari 2017

vrijdag 3 februari 2017 Turn on Bill Press. Donald Trump has promised Evangelical Christians that he will repeal the Johnson Amendment. But what is it? How does it impact the US political landscape? Peter Ogburn chats with Jack Jenkins about what it is and its ramifications. Jack Jenkins has some impressive credentials - graduate of Presbyterian College and a Master of Divinity from Harvard University. And he plays harmonica and ukulele. Cool guy!

Yay! Snow Day! I bet that it sticks all day. I love walking in it.

Adam Lambert vs James Corden. So fun to watch these guys duel. Crazy Little Thing Called Love - James! Another One Bites The Dust - Adam!

donderdag 2 februari 2017

donderdag 2 februari 2017 Protests erupt at UC Berkeley. Oy! Take me to space! To Canadian space... The Canadian Space Agency released the list of the 72 people selected out of the 3,772 applications submitted online for two new spots in its program.

It's 42.4 °F and sunny. A beautiful day for a bike ride. Destination: Amtrak Train Station 401 Harris Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225.

Nice view of the bay with the mountains and the cute sail boat.

Back at my place. Watch stuff about supernovae, cosmic rays and dark matter. Cosmos: Unafraid of The Dark.