恭禧發財 for the year of the Fire Monkey

It is also Jules Verne’s Birthday so Happy Birthday to the author of the future.

Yesterday we had some friends over for the Super Bowl and it was fun. The game was interesting.

The commercials were OK. Standouts for me were Hulk/Ant Man and Coke, Helen Mirren and not driving drunk, and the Snickers spot with William Dafoe. The commercial that scared me the most was the puppy/baby/monkey Mountain Dew. What the heck was that and why was it on my TV?

The game itself was a good football game. It was not a run away nor was it a nail biter. Each team proved why they were there. But the Bronco’s defense rattled Cam Newton and kept him rattled. I think that is the most hits he took in a game this year. Also the stripping of the ball was a big factor. Not that Payton didn’t turn it over a couple of times but the Panthers couldn’t capitalize on it.

Since it is the Chinese New Year, I am going to take that as a big shiny reset on the year. Could we have a little less death this month?

Today it is snowing and Caroline is home due to school being cancelled. She could get to school, the concern was getting the children back safely to their homes. Considering what it is looking like outside, I would have to agree. Right now we can get around but as it continues to snow, it becomes more difficult. I expect by this evening things are going to be worse as the water on the road freezes.

So onto the day.

I am grateful for a fun time with friends.