Cue The Banjos

"A pregnant 37-year-old Georgia woman who eloped with a 15-year-old boy was in jail on charges of child molestation, authorities in the southern state said on Tuesday. Lisa Lynnette Clark was arrested last week in Hall County, Georgia a day after a judge married her and the unidentified teenager. Clark was being jailed in Gainesville, about 50 miles northeast of Atlanta. "Clark and the teen had a sexual relationship, perhaps for as long as two years, according to the Hall County Sheriff's Department, which is investigating the case. Clark's marriage to the boy does not protect her from prosecution, police said. "Under Georgia law, teenagers may marry as long as they are at least 16 and have the permission of a parent or guardian. Those restrictions are waived, however, when a female applicant is pregnant. "In a statement, the judge who issued the marriage license said she had complied with state law. "

Am I Delirious?

I think I just saw Elton John and Dolly Parton sing John Lennon's "Imagine" on the Country Music Awards. (Looking for picture).

The Slain Dallas Police Officer Story Is Incredibly Sad

He had married his bride two months earlier.

Another Reason Not To Let Your Daughter Date Older Guys

. Link.

Kid Letter To God

This Is So Immature That I Refuse To Post It

Cool Commercial

Anyone seen that Gatorade commercial where they talk about how important a fraction of a second can be? It's so bizarre. They changed the video footage of "The Catch" by Dwight Clark to show him missing it, changed Jordan's buzzer-beater 1989 shot over the Cavs to have him miss it, changed Derek Jeter's crazy cutoff play in the playoffs vs Oakland a couple years ago to have the A's runner be safe at the plate.

Jennifer Aniston . . .

is GQ's first "Woman Of The Year". And, for the cover photo, she forgot her shirt.

Seasonal Moods

I think this is my favorite time of year. I like it cold. I like two major holidays on the horizon. I like the chance of snow in the next couple of months. I kind of like driving home in the dark after work. I like reflecting.

287 Near Decatur Shut Down?

WBAP just reported that but I didn't catch if it was north or south of Decatur and/or whether both lanes were shut down. How's that for information?

Wind

Note To Cowboys: Could You Do This Before We All Go To Bed?

Link.

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!"