This is a little involved but . . .

If you want to watch an incredibly moving interview about the Katrina disaster relief as seen on Meet the Press on 9.4.05 as well as a follow up story that casts doubts on this man's story, you have to check this out.

Sheesh

Ok, just to keep me from going crazy, let me issue this disclaimer. There appears to be a creative wise guy amongst us who is having fun with my name. He, very creatively I might add, makes Comments under the name BSG complete with the underlined hyperlink. It would give anyone the impression that I am the author. I am not. It started last night when I posted the Cheers and Jeers below about the amount of gay coverage in the Star Telegram. The first post was from "BSG" - not underlined - and not me - that read "Ok, I'm coming out of the closet." Very funny, I thought. I posted my BSG, with the underlined hyperlink (to authenticate my name), that said "Not me. Funny. But not me." And then I went to bed. Then this morning I awoke to find subsequent posts from BSG with an underlined hyperlink (I didn't know he could do that) which read, "Really, I am". Ok, funny stuff. But I am out of the Comments business. If you see a "BSG" it's not me. He won. I give up. I've been outsmarted. (Or she outsmarted me - probably an equal possibility).

Well At Least It Was Worth A Win

The Morning News has a fairly big story on Corey Fulbright (left in photo), the kid that broke his neck and became paralyzed in 2002, while making a tackle for Everman during a high school game. (He just completed some two year acting school). The story is a tragedy. But what struck me was this sixth paragraph of the story: "The hit was a turning point in the game. Burnet [the opponent] led 7-0, when Fulbright made the hit on Patrick Miller, breaking up a third down pass and forcing a punt. Everman went on to win, 35-14."

Kinda Makes You Miss The Guy, Doesn't It?

"Clinton launches withering attack on Bush on Iraq, Katrina, budget"

She Probably Came Straight From Sunday Night Services

Tess Smith arrives for the Emmy's.

Let Me Complain

Did I just hear some weather guy tell me it should get to 99 or 100 every day this week? I can't take it.

Another Cheers and Jeers

"Jeers: To the Star-Telegram for being too gay. Your subscribers don't want to read about same-sex couples, 'partners,' girl crushes, etc. Some of your writers would be better off working for an alternative newspaper. Charles P. Lenard Jr., Double Oak" (Sorry, but I know Blog readers just love any news involving gays)

Star Telegram Cheers and Jeers on Saturday

"Jeers: To the Aug. 28 Sports section. In the high school football scores from the previous Friday night, the Haltom-Mansfield score was listed under 1A games, not 5A games. I was at the game, and I assure you that these two schools play at a 5A level, not a 1A level. Ralph Kunkel, North Richland Hills" (Do you think the guy might be a little uptight?)

"But officer, I only had one beer!"

(Source)

Isn't Boxing Barbaric When You Really Think About It?

Some boxer named Leavander Johnson underwent brain surgery last night after collapsing after his boxing match with Jesus Chavez at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. He is in critical condition today.

Talk About Capital Punishment

I just noticed that Texas Tech leads Sam Houston State 42-7 in the second quarter.

It Had To Happen

Amazed rescuers find 76-year-old man, trapped for 18 days in his home in New Orleans. He had no more food. He had no more water.

Uh, When A Protective Order Says "No Contact", It Means Something

Ok, this guy may not be the smartest man in the world, but I was more taken aback by the fancy names they have for crimes in North Dakota: "gross sexual imposition" and "surreptitious intrusion". That probably gives rise to some odd answers once a Defendant is asked, "Are you aware of the charges against you?" "Huh? Gross what? Surrepy . . . what?"

Clear My Driveway

Good news for me, Tori Spelling is back on the market after one year of marriage.

Maybe Her Shirt Should Have Read "Judge, Lighten Up"

[Edited to get the facts straight] This girl, who appeared in a court to face a misdemeanor criminal mischief charge (she allegedly damaged property), was thrown into a courtroom jail for a brief period of time this week in Tarrant County because she wore this shirt (it has "brat" and "naughty" checked) and popped gum when she stood before the judge. "Everyone has to accept the consequences for their actions. Ms. White just had a poor attitude, " said the judge according to the Star Telegram. Our government can lock someone up for having a "poor attitude"? The State accuses you of a crime and forces you into court, and they want you to bring with you an attitude they feel is appropriate? Has it come to this?

"My Dad And Uncle Are Going To Kill Me"

The youngest son of Florida Gov. Jeb Bush was arrested early Friday and charged with public intoxication and resisting arrest, law enforcement officials said. John Ellis Bush, 21, was arrested by agents of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission at 2:30 a.m. on a corner of Austin's Sixth Street bar district, said commission spokesman Roger Wade.

Heck, I Didn't Know The Government Was So "Lean"

"House Majority Leader Tom DeLay said yesterday that Republicans have done so well in cutting spending that he declared an 'ongoing victory,' and said there is simply no fat left to cut in the federal budget. Mr. DeLay was defending Republicans' choice to borrow money and add to this year's expected $331 billion deficit to pay for Hurricane Katrina relief. " "Asked if that meant the government was running at peak efficiency, Mr. DeLay said, 'Yes, after 11 years of Republican majority we've pared it down pretty good.'"

If I Were More Artsy . . .

. . . I would visit this photo gallery in Dallas.