"I've Kinda Lost My Appetite"

I laugh every time I see the Geico "caveman commercial".

He's A Born Show Man

Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has released a list of the top ten Dead Beat Dads. I was so amazed that Abbott held a press conference in connection with the release of the list. It was like he was acting like ....well....uh .... a politician.

Officer Funeral

It may take a second to load, but if you want to see a moving tribute to fallen Fort Worth Police Officer Hank Nava click on this tribute created by the Star Telegram.

Cold?

There is a lot of over media-weather-hype going on about the huge cold front coming in but.....I don't mind at all.

For This Blog To ...

...be hosted by Google, it sure has been unreliable today.

"Maam, Have You Seen By Beach Ball?"

Thailand's Tharatip Sridee performs in the ball category of the women's rhythmic gymnastics individual finals at the 23rd Southeast Asian Games in Manila December 4, 2005. Sridee won the gold medal. REUTERS/Cheryl Ravelo

"Judge Cude, You Infidel!!!"

I've Been Working Out Too Much

Christmas Present

There's some breaking news about the indictment against Tom Delay being thrown out. Developing. Edit: Oops. Looks like just some of the charges were dismissed.

I Liked Collateral

Unfortunately, Not To Me

A 20 year old, who inherited and estimated $2.7 billion two years ago, has now married. (And there's just something about that last name).

And Then Depression Set In

Ok, my worst nightmare has come true. The Texas Longhorns are 12-0 and playing for the national championship game against USC in about a month. And I had to spend three hours yesterday looking at very happy 'Horn fans fondling roses during the ridiculous 70-3 win over Colorado in the Big 12 Championship game (and it wasn't that close). My Christmas has been ruined. I think I'll just sit here on the couch with my USC penant until this ugly nightmare is over. And I might have to get our my Dress Blues if UT wins. Edit: USC has opened as a 7 point favorite.

You've Got To See

The ice sculpture exhibit at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine called, well . . . "Ice". It's a bit pricey ($20.00), but worth it. (I went yesterday). And if you are the least bit interested, click here to see a picture from inside the exhibit.

Heck of A Fire Yesterday In Wise County

Dallas Morning News story. Star Telegram story. Channel 11 story.

Movie Flashbacks

War of the Worlds is awful. Sideways is great. Million Dollar Baby is horrendous. 8mm (and old one I just rented) is very, very good.

Ten Marines Are . . .

. . . dead after a recent bomb in Iraq. Let's figure a way to get out of there. Please.

Amazing

A corporate CEO recently spent $10 MILLION for his daughter's Bat Mitzvah party! David Brooks, CEO of a huge defense contractor, DHB Industries, booked two floors of the Rainbow Room in New York last weekend, and arranged command performances by 50 Cent, Tom Petty, Aerosmith, Eagles Don Henley and Joe Walsh, Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks, DJ AM, rap diva Ciara, and Kenny G. for over 300 guests, who listened during their pre-dinner cocktails. And there are pictures to prove it. And one other thing: Defense contractor? Hey! That's our money!

In Honor Of the 1,000th Execution

Here's a list of all "final statements" of those executed in Huntsville. Samples: "All right, Warden, let's do it." "I've got one thing to say, get your Warden off this gurney and shut up. I am from the island of Barbados. I am the Warden of this unit." Ricky Lee Green's is here. Edit: Here's one found by a Commentor about the Cowboys.