At some time during the deposition of Secretary Clinton, Congresswoman, Lauren Boebert released these photos, breaking House rules. Secretary Clinton graciously agreed to continue on with the business at hand. I thought Boebert genuinely cared about the victims of Epstein, but when I see a circus act like Boebert, I have to wonder. No, I know the answer... she doesn't. Lauren Boebert can fuck all the way off!
"Human rights, are women's rights, and women's rights are human rights. Let us not forget that among them are the right to speak freely... and the right to be heard."
"There is no greater tyranny than that which is perpetrated
under the shield of the law and in the name of justice."
~Charles-Louis de Secondat baron de la Brede et de Montesquieu
The Spirit Of The Laws
The drip, drip, drip continues. But for how long? When will justice come for Trump? It seems like it will be forever before he faces sentencing for his 34 felonies left waiting for him in New York, let alone the crimes we all know are sitting on Pam Bondi's desk, the Epstein Files. It shouldn't just be former princes and ambassadors under arrest for their connection to Epstein, especially when we know the obvious cover up happening right now. The DOJ isn't even trying to hide it! The State of the Union address, last night, was a joke. It was belligerent, vindictive, and mostly built on fantasy. But, it doesn't matter, because with a little luck, maybe we can survive until next November, when we can find out way back to a just, free and sane nation. However, it's going to have to start with a full and comprehensive investigation into Donald John Trump and his wife, Melania, and their true connection to Jeffrey Epstein.
Maybe.
The rebuttal speech delivered by Virginia Governor, Abigail Spanberger.
We can fix this mess, I know we can, especially with leaders like this!
You can't ask government to be infallible, but you can ask it to be accountable."
~Michael Faraday (Jeff Bridges)
Arlington Road
1999
How much do you know about your neighbors? Do you ever wonder if you know a genuine domestic terrorist? Is there one live among them? Do you think it's possible for you to know a domestic terrorist when you see one? Honestly, I do scan my own neighborhood, but not so much for what my neighbors are up to, I do it because of the biggest, and scariest domestic terrorists of all... our own country! This movie was made in 1999, and more than likely was inspired by the likes of Timothy McVeigh and the Unabomber, and the movie definitely parallels life in the late 90's but strays only in who the big bad is, back when we still counted on government to keep us safe. In today's life, I feel like I am on my own, and if I ever see ICE or some other government agency harming my neighbor, I will be there as soon as possible, filming every single moment of it! After the murders of Renee Good, and Alex Pretti, and the character assassination doled out by Kristi Noem, characterizing them as Domestic Terrorists, I say count me in! If that makes me one as well, so be it, and now, I guess, if you are reading this post, congratulations, you now know a domestic terrorist!
Watch The Movie.
It's a top notch thriller! It's available right now on Prime.
"As one grows older, one should grow more expert at finding beauty in unexpected places, in deserts and even in towns, in ordinary faces and among wild weeds."
~C.C. Vyvyan
This beautiful purple blossom is called, wild radish. It's that gorgeous purple you see dotting fields and roadsides, and that looks so lovely with the yellow wildflower known as field mustard or wild turnip. Both of these flowers grow all over California each spring and summer, but it never occurred to me to look up their stories. Both can be used in cooking, I think they would look beautiful on salads, as well as other uses. How great would it be to have a wildflower salad paired with a chilled soup like Gazpacho or maybe Honeydew mint, on a hot late spring afternoon! I have been trying to do more photography beyond my birding. I used to do that all the time in the Bay Area. Public art. Lighthouses. Flowers in my garden. You name it, I was there with my camera. A favorite was photographing celebrities, but, alas, there isn't much Hollywood north out here. But I am happy finding new things to see. This spring will probably bring some lovely cloud filled skies, and rainbows. So, as the Pacific flyway closes, it's about time I photographed all the colors of spring!
"Photography is all about secrets. The secrets we all have and never tell."
~Kim Edwards
The Memory Keeper's Daughter
So much can be said without uttering a single sound.
Virginia, I wish you could have been here to see his arrest. While it was not directly for the devastation he inflicted on you, it will help to bring to light the full extent of his crimes. You were unique and strong. You'll be remember for being the one that fought the hardest for justice in this dreadful situation. You will never be forgotten.
I am praying that you have found peace.
"Don't be fooled by those in Epstein's circle, who say
"Feed the birds in winter; in return, they will feed your soul with the look of gratitude."
~Mehmet Murat ildan
Beautiful, breathtaking, Woodbridge road. There is so much beauty to be found there, no matter what season it happens to be. I think of all the places we do our birding, Woodbridge is my favorite, although, Desmond road is a close second! Moments like this, ethereal and calming, revives me!
More from Thursday's trip down Woodbridge road to come!
"For although we may not be alone in the universe,
in our own separate ways, on this planet... we are all alone."
~Jose Chung
The X-Files
Season 3: Episode 20
'Jose Chung's: From Outer Space'
Well, we could put Mulder and Scully on the case, but, you see, they were fired last year when Elon Musk was wielding his chainsaw, and Kash Patel was firing the FBI's finest. Fear not, Mulder and Scully will always have our backs, despite whatever X-file wins the presidency.
"It's interesting how every politician starts every conversation with talk of peace, then immediately shifts to investing in more fighter jets, tanks, Rifles and warheads!"
Congratulations, MAGA, the man you voted for, the man who said no more wars, is now a full on warmonger! Your tax dollars well spent. Killing people, you don't know in the name of peace, and Trump's next justification for perhaps winning the Nobel Peace Prize. Are enjoying this time with Trump, an obviously psychotic tinpot dictator?
One day, when the missiles are about to hit America, remember, YOU made it all happen, because he couldn't have got us all killed without you!
A cat, I am sure, could walk on a cloud, without coming through."
~Jules Verne
Tyler likes to help. He loves my desk. He loves my chair. And he loves my computer. Simon does too, but it's my pink eared black cat that likes to be helpful in my office. All he wants in the way of salary is snuggles, a supply of catnip fish and tinkle balls, and, of course, nom noms.
Ocean's 11 the original. The classic. Is it the best version of the story of Danny Ocean and his cohorts, you bet! But only because most of the time I go with the originals, so to be fair, the George Clooney's, 2001 version, definitely hits the mark! I guess it really depends on mood. Angie Dickinson is wonderful as Danny's wife. But Julia Roberts brought the same class as Dickinson did. Both films were made in different eras, so the updating of the story had to be done, and it was done in 2001 without damaging the original feel. I am not going to tell you what I thought about the acting in either movie, because perfect is perfect. Right? So, here is my current pick between the two, but by the time the week is over, I might just watch the 2001 version. Shrug. Watch them both, but start with this one.
"But you are still you, and I am still me, and we are still we."
~Richard L. Ratliff
Well, this is a busy weekend for us! Today is Valentine's day, tomorrow is the anniversary of the purchase of our condominium, and it was just a couple days ago that we bought the new Mini Cooper, so it has taken a bit of time doing all the necessary tasks, although some of which I am pushing into next week! But for right now we are just planning on enjoying being us. The us that can make monumental decisions without losing each other in the details. We have pretty much become of one mind when it comes to the big decisions. You would think that would be boring, but believe me, it's not. We make our decisions together, but that doesn't mean that there isn't vigorous debate on what path we take getting there!
Everyday is a winding road, right?
Hopefully that road looks just like Desmond road in spring!
So this squishy little rainbow appeared in the sky, as we drove to Sacramento to trade in our car. I hope that's a good omen, hopefully meaning that our old car would make it's way to someone who really needs it! Alas, I have a feeling that our Basil has gone on to it's glory. I am very sad about that. We had a lot of good times together. It truly had our back. But hey, 15 years isn't bad for a car. And it still got amazingly good gas mileage! But I digress. The point is, I am hopeful for the future, as soon as we learn to drive the new electric vehicle to get the most mileage. One thing is for sure, we will be saving a lot of money, and it's so much better for the natural world we enjoy so much! That's life in 2026!
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