Random Youtubery

To feed or not to feed…
I’ve now had my second shot of the vaccine — much thanks to the good people at Jackson South Hospital in Kendall, Florida — but I’m not taking off my mask until the CDC says it’s okay. And I sure as hell ain’t gonna listen to the grifter in Tallahassee who sells out the citizens who need it the most to the ones who give him the most.
The Senate is beginning debate on the $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief bill after Sen. Ron Clownshoes Johnson of Wisconsin demanded that the bill be read out loud in its entirety. Apparently he’s not mastered the skills most kids learn in Grade 1. When the Senate voted to move ahead with the debate, not a single Republican voted to do so, requiring Vice President Harris to cast the deciding 51-50 vote. Thanks for the oppo research, Mitch.
The Capitol was not invaded by hordes of lunatics yesterday to demand the seating of their cheese-colored leader. They were too busy digging through their mom’s basement to find their old Dr. Seuss books because they heard they had “racy” contents. Actually, they have “racist” images, but hey… racy / racist…
And some intrepid reporter wanted to know if the Biden White House should be giving credit to the Trumps for getting the ball rolling on getting all those vaccines out to America. Press Secretary Jen Psaki’s reply was perfect:
“I don’t think anyone deserves credit when half a million people in the country have died of this pandemic”
And finally, a visitor to my backyard. “Egrets… I’ve had a few…”
Eleven Republicans, including three from South Florida, voted to strip the Q-Anon nutter of her committee assignments. So that’s something.
Johnson & Johnson is applying for emergency authorization from the FDA to release their single-shot vaccine.
And after pulling an all-nighter, the Senate passed the budget bill for the $1.9 billion coronavirus relief bill.
Meanwhile, the ibis crowd stopped by for lunch.
Nuts to you, squirrel.
Trying to outwit the squirrels.
The perfect metaphor for the year ending tomorrow: two buzzards in my back yard picking over a carcass.
Winter in the Northern Hemisphere began at 5:04 a.m. ET today.
The sun will start heading north now, which means more daylight.
Tonight comes the Great Conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter in the evening sky.
Look to the skies.
I hope you enjoy watching this nice little family story.
Hey, bird-brain!
Early risers.
It’s time to put out the bird-feeders. Do it right.
Natural passive solar collectors.
Give a hoot.
Answering the question most often asked by some birders.
Killer Blue Jays.
Let’s go for a nature walk.