Reflection From A Couple Of Weeks Ago

Probably one of the most surreal moments from my football trip a couple of weeks ago occurred at Bryant-Denny Stadium, home of the Alabama Crimson Tide. Twenty minutes before the game, the loud speakers actually fired up Lynard Skynard's "Sweet Home Alabama". It was a heck of an experience to hear 80,000 people sing "Well, I hope Neil Young will remember, a southern man don't need him around anyhow." I don't think there were many Democrats in the crowd.

I Wonder If This Is A Big Deal?

Then again, I had never heard of Selena before her death, either. "MINNEAPOLIS - Eduardo Gory Guerrero, a World Wrestling Entertainment superstar was found dead in his hotel room Sunday in Minneapolis, where he was scheduled to appear that evening in a WWE Supershow. He was 38. "

Queen Rania of Jordon

. . . was on This Week this morning on ABC. I don't think I heard a word she said.

Oh How Times Have Changed

I watched a documentary this morning while on the treadmill about FDR before the U.S. entered WW II. One portion of the film covered when FDR and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill met aboard the ship Prince of Wales after a couple of years of letter writing. But this struck me as odd by today's standard: There they were in a grand ceremony. And they were surrounded by navy men each holding a hymn book and singing "Onward Christian Soldiers".

Get Your Guns Uhhhhh Oh

Texas Tech played Oklahoma State who was sporting a five game losing streak. Not anymore.

Quick, How Do I Clear My Google History?

DURHAM, N.C. -- Robert Petrick searched for the words "neck," "snap," "break" and "hold" on an Internet search engine before his wife died, according to prosecutors Wednesday.

High School Playoffs

Wow. Bridgeport, Decatur, Paradise and Alvord won their first round games. Only Boyd was eliminated.

A Google Video Search for Decatur Turned Up This...

. . and somehow, if you watch it, it is kinda sweet.

You OK, Laura?

I'm Insane Again

Link. (One objectionable f-bomb warning)

It Would Be Nice To Be A . . .

From Yahoo's Most Emailed Photos (which appears to be obsessed with a recent Victoria's Secret Fashion Show)

Real Midgets?

"MIDGET FOOTBALL — Paradise’s Panthers and Bridgeport’s Vikings will square off in the championship Saturday at 6 p.m. at Bridgeport’s Bulls Stadium. Paradise is having a send-off and pep rally at the soccer fields at 4 p.m. on game day. " - From The Update

Flashback

Ever wonder what Love Field looked like in 1972 when it was the only airport in Dallas?

Jacksboro Wedding, A Helicopter, and A Crazy Hat

Wedding announcement here.

Alcohol and Cheerleaders

Pretty interesting article about alleged drinking by Southlike High School cheerleaders during a game. "Several cheerleaders and their parents said five senior cheerleaders brought vodka to the stadium – concealed under jackets and in duffle bags – and consumed some before the game. The girls also said their teammates clustered into a bathroom stall at halftime to down shots of alcohol but dropped the shot glass on the floor, shattering it, alerting others in the bathroom. Several cheerleaders said they could smell the alcohol on their teammates' breath and observed them swaying on the field, stumbling, reaching for balance and slurring their words. " The school resource officer investigated the claim (maybe), but found no evidence to substantiate it. I love this quote from one of the accused cheerleaders: "We're disgusted, and we feel disrespected."

Couldn't Resist

Did you see this lady on the news last night? She shot an intruder in the leg after she found him in her closet, and the 911 tape recorded a couple of the gunshots. I seriously doubt she will be charged with anything (I wouldn't) but she might was to shut up talking about the incident with so much glee. She enjoyed herself waaaay to much.

I'm Exhausted

I'm in the middle of felony trial in Jack County involving sad, sad facts. You'll understand if the trial takes me away from this silly blogging. (But in looking for this pic of the Jack County Courthouse, I did stumble across this nifty site: http://www.texascourthouses.com/new_page_3.htm)

Maybe They Should Change The Name To "Redneck Settlement"

"White Settlement residents turned out in record numbers Tuesday to overwhelmingly defeat a proposal to change their city’s name to West Settlement and seven other proposed city charter amendments. Of the 2,607 residents who voted, 91.5 percent opposed the proposal. The final, unofficial totals showed 2,388 voting against the measure, with 219 voting for the name change." Star-Telegram Story here.