Random Book Thought

I read the Da Vinci Code in the last year (because there was so much hubbub about it). I'm not a big book reader (I'm not patient enough) and I was very underwhelmed by this bestseller.

Bill Maher

You know, I like the liberal comics (Al Franken is at the top of my list), but Bill Maher just irritates me. He seems so angry that there is nothing funny about him.

If This Is True, It's Huge

CNN's Lead Story Tonight: "DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (CNN) -- Days before the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003, Saddam Hussein agreed in principle to accept an offer of exile from the United Arab Emirates, but the deal fell through, a UAE government senior official told CNN."

Paris Hilton At Halloween Party Last Weekend

I'm pretty sure I didn't have a trick or treater dressed up like this.

Financing Love

For $600,000 you can have this lady's house and the lady as your wife. (Dale Hanson, on Channel 8 last night, said "Why don't you just buy the house and give it to her since that's what she'll end up with after the divorce." )

Bio-Something

The head of technology for Wise County showed me what will soon be the employee entrance at the new jail. I was surprised to learn that it is already equipped with a thumb scanning device that prevents unauthorized entry. My thumb was rejected.

Lexington, Kentucky

Is She An Angel?

Halloween Prank

This is weird. The head coach of USC and a backup running back played a joke on the team during practice on Halloween. It sounds a little bizarre. (Keep reading until you at least get to the line that begins "Then a dummy with a No. 21 jersey was thrown . . . . ")

A Follow-Up To The Death Of The Pastor During Baptism

The Star-Telegram has an article echoing my thoughts from a couple of days ago. "WACO — There are times in this old world when life makes no sense at all. Ask a young widow, left to raise a daughter, 5, and twin 3-year-old sons." (Rest of it) And let me disclose this: I posted the previous article on the same day that the tragedy occurred. Within 24 hours I learned that my brother and his entire family were in attendance in the congregation in Waco and witnessed the entire event. I cannot even imagine what it was like.

I've Always Liked This Movie

Talking Money

According to the Dallas Morning News today, here is the following breakdown for household incomes in the United States: At least $295,495? Your family is in the top 1% At least $130,000? Your family is in the top 5% At least $94,891? Your family is in the top 10% At least $57,343? Your family is in the top 25% So 75% of all households earn less than $57,343

Do We Have Another $7.1 Billion?

"WASHINGTON - President Bush outlined a $7.1 billion strategy Tuesday to prepare for the danger of a pandemic influenza outbreak" . . . (more)

Stoners Mourn

"A mother and daughter have been sentenced to jail for transporting drugs and using the proceeds to buy a ranch near Springtown. The No Name Ranch sits on the Parker and Wise County line. Authorities say 60 year old Daryla Julian and her daughter Donelle Kvenild bought the property in 1998 and invested up to $1 million on improvements and equipment. They money they say came from selling over 11,000 lbs of Marijuana since 1997. Julian was sentenced Friday to nine years in federal prison for distribution and money laundering. Her 39 year old daughter was sentenced to six years on the same charges." (Source) Observation: We are locking them up? It sounds like they were a boon to the local economy because of all the ranch improvements.

Different Angle of Previous Pic

Is that Clinton's hand on her shoulder?

Now That Is One Odd Promotional Device

From the Update: "DON’T FROWN, BE BROWN — Tomorrow is 'brown' day at the Decatur Public Library. Visitors are asked to wear brown."

A Pretty Good Movie - But Freaky

And if you are a fan of Christopher Walken, you'll love it.

OK, You Wise Guys . . .

. . . will be in comment heaven on this pic (one from the Alabama game last weekend).

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