OK, This Is Getting Bad For W

Today, the President's approval rating dipped to an all time low of 37%. Hey, it's not just the liberals that aren't proud of him, it's a combination of those "regular Americans" who finally realize the war in Iraq was ill conceived and the hard line conservatives who finally realize that Bush is not one of them.

Hey, That's Illegal In Texas!

I'm watching the LSU and Alabama game at home on Saturday (once again, sitting on the couch and holding my Baylor pennant) when LSU wins in overtime. The camera cuts to the LSU crowd and I immediately think that I just saw two guys kissing. I grab my TIVO remote control and replay it about 10 times. Yep. Guys kissing. I'm so pleased today to learn that I wasn't the only one who giggled at the event. The Internet was buzzing about this very funny moment. Someone had even posted the above picture memorializing the moment.

A Friend Of Mine Visiting the Florida Keys . . .

. . . just emailed me this picture which was taken about an hour ago in Key Largo. Technology is cool.

UT Karma [Edited from "Charma"] Is Haunting Me

So Texas moves to 10-0 and looks bound for the Rose Bowl and then on Sunday: (1) former UT quarterback Chris Simms throws a game winning pass for Tampa Bay, (2) former UT receiver Roy Williams catches three touchdowns for Detriot, and (3) former UT defensive back Nathan Vasher returns a field goal - yep, a failed field goal - an NFL record 108 yards for Chicago. I just sat there on the couch [edited from "coach"] holding my Baylor pennant. [Edit: I've got to start proof reading]

Crazed Prosecutor

There was a pretty interesting case that wrapped up yesterday in Dallas. The prosecution had charged Angela Disabella with capital murder alleging she had intentionally killed her infant daughter with chili pepper. If she had been found guilty, she would have faced an automatic life sentence (and would not have been eligible for parole until after 40 real years). Instead the jury found the death was caused "recklessly", found her guilty of the second degree felony of Manslaughter, and assessed her sentence at seven years in prison. I saw a bit of the punishment phase on the news last night and some female prosecutor was screaming questions at the defendant's mother. It was not a good scene.

When I Clicked On the "Next Blog" Button In The Corner . . .

. . . I found this: "Here we are at the 2005 Bomba Halloween Party in Downtown SA. John was a baker and Sandie had a "bun" in the oven. We took first place in the costume contest!"

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