Simple Complexity

Sitting here in my reading chair I've glanced over to watch Cooper and Emma. It's nap time. Then again when isn't it nap time for gatos?  Emma is hard at work cleaning her back white paws though. One hind leg stretched out at full length garnering all of her attention. Bath time for Cooper as well, he's focusing on front paws and nails. Cats are amazing creatures. Could watch them for hours, even when they are asleep. I especially enjoy watching them trying to fight off falling asleep, eventually succumbing to it.  A valiant effort until they gracefully ease into REM. Bath time is complete. Nap time has commenced.

Nebraska

Best movie of the year.  

Sigh

We lost. 23-17. If I was living back in the Bay Area the sense of the 49ers loss would permeate the atmosphere.  Heart breaker.  Ahead 3 quarters, driving for a winining TD, in the last few seconds, long pass into the end zone and a tipped ball which missed Crabb's outstretched hands by inches, only to fall into the defender's arms. Interception.  BRUTAL and then that loud mouthed, selfish Stanfuck, Richard Sherman, who had tipped the ball, does his "look at me, I'm special, you're shit, post game interview."  Most ungracious, disrespectful punk in the game and as Hall Famer Cris Carter and Coach Dikta said later, "what goes around, comes around."  Here's hoping Peyton Manning makes a fool out of him. 

Another Saturday Morning

Didn't work this week, well not much. Did a day and was supposed to work yesterday as well but Mother Nature intervened.  Fire. Raging fire near the area I was going to scout. Yikes. This year is going to be horrific fire wise as CA is experiencing it's worse drought yet. Scary and given global warming I suspect this is only the beginning of tough water rationing.

The NFL Championship games occur tomorrow. Peyton vs Brady in the AFC game and Niners vs SeaHawks in the NFC game. I'm nervous yet look forward to watching both games and screaming my head off.  Rapture.

Have seen a number of the Oscar nominated films via DVD. Fabulous. No a fan of American Hustle although Amy Adams and Christian Bale were outstanding.

Cate Blanchett was marvelous in Blue Jasmine and I think my choice for the AA.
Also loved the fact that my all time favorite SF haunt, The Ramp, was used as a location in the film.  Been going to The Ramp for over 25 years and it made me grin ear to ear to see it in the film. I also love Dame Dench in Philomena and Meryl in Osage County. Then again both of these women amaze each time they are on the screen. Simply brilliant actors!

Watched 12 Years a Slave last night and at this point it is my favorite film. Thought the storyline interesting, acting superb, and it was well crafted. 

Of the nominees I've seen, must say Jared Leto is amazing in Dallas Buyer's Club. My favorite performance so far. Followed by Barkhad Abdi is Captain Phillips. Excellent acting debut. Excellent. 

Anxious to see Nebraska with Bruce Dern.  

Sun still has peaked over the horizon but darkness has given way to pre dawn light. Time to pay bills and start my laundry. Yep, another Saturday morning.

TGIF

Worked this week. More health and welfare hours. Yea! However, not working today so catching up on things. Bills, laundry, reading, dvd watching.  Have "The Butler" to watch. Viewed "American Hustle."  Don't get the buzz. Too much  dialogue. Characters not really developed enough for my taste. So I didn't have an opinion about them. Bale brilliant per usual. Amy Adams outstanding. Lawrence something to behold. Bradley Cooper? Meh.  Nothing else to share really.  GO NINERS!!!  Bring it on home again this Sunday!

Earl Grey

My favorite tea. Enjoying some as I type. Jack hammers are clamoring. Thought the building across the street was done. Apparently not. Or maybe the noise is coming from Bronson which they FINALLY paved. Over a decade of complaints regarding the kidney jarring potholes.  Who knows where the work is taking place?  Lord knows I'm not leaving my abode to find out!! I'll merely lower the window and turn on the boob tube. Resolution. 

Football weekend. 49ers play Green Bay tomorrow afternoon. Sub zero temps.  Both coaches are conservative with their play calling so I suspect the team that makes the fewest mistakes will win. I respect the Packers and adore Aaron Rodgers.  A little concerned about him getting sacked given the recent collarbone break. Won't like it if he's injured. Opposing quarterback or not, not what one wishes to see. Still my loyalty is to Kap and the boys. GO NINERS!

Boiling some eggs at the moment. Out of nowhere the craving for a deviled  egg sandwich has cracked my psyche. A craving for chocolate I can fathom but deviled eggs? Odd. 

The town kicks back into gear on Monday. I'll be looking for work. Fingers crossed something good comes my way.

And so it begins.....

2014

Pre dawn trudged up the Charlie Turner Trail to assure myself a good spot to people watch and photograph.  It's January 1 and hundreds of Angelenos make the trek to watch the sunrise and give prayer for health and prosperity in the New Year.

Here's what I spied;

Pre dawn noodles

Flags

Prayers

More people More Food

Festivities about to begin

Oh My Aching Head!

And we wait

And There It Is

Day Has Begun. Time to go.

Hazy Dawn

Happy New Year!!!

The Shadow Knows!

My only concern and it is still bothering me, is I didn't see Marina.  In fact haven't seen her since Christmas Day.  

Not like her not to be there especially since she'd the one who encouraged me to go early.  Did see Mona and asked if she'd seen Marina. She couldn't recall.

At this point I have no last name, only a general idea of where she lives and no phone number. I do know she had friends who had invited her over for Christmas dinner. All I can do is keep good thoughts and hope those people watch out for her. Call her, and check on her.  

BTW you can call me pockets.