NYE

I went to a New Year's Eve party last night in a home in Trophy Club. The hostess was a gal I went out with, get this, fourteen years ago. She's now married, has three gorgeous kids, and lives in a wonderful house. She should thank me we broke up with one another. I could have screwed all that up for her.

Texan Of The Year

I had been following the Dallas Morning News' countdown to Texan Of The Year. Well, we finally have a winner and it was . . . "Houston". Yep, Houston. Houston is a "Texan". Sheesh.

Wheels Are Off

College football fans will remember former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett. After a sensational freshman year, he was suspended for a year for criminal conduct. He then fought to enter the NFL draft as a sophomore - an attempt that led to protracted litigation. He was finally drafted last spring by the Denver Broncos only to be cut before the season began. And things haven't gotten any better.

I Finally Saw . . .

. . .Gods and Monsters, the fictional account of the last days of James Whale who directed Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein. Different, but good.

A Drop Kick?

I've never seen this: Doug Flutie of the New England Patriots kicked an extra point today via the "drop kick".

As UT v. USC Is On The Horizon . . .

. . . it is only appropriate to pay homage to the USC Song Leaders. The each have individual profiles on the school's web site.

When . . .

. . . does a person stop growing and begin aging? 18 years old? 21 years old?

Ever Wonder . . .

. . . what Britney Spear's home in Malibu looks like? Answer.

Good Stuff

The Machinary Of Death Slows Down

"In 1996, 320 murderers in the United States were told they would die for their crimes. But in 2004, the latest year for which complete statistics are available, 125 people were sentenced to death. That marked the fewest since 1977. In Texas, death sentences have dropped from 37 in 1999 to 15 in 2005, the fewest additional inmates on death row since 1991." From today's Morning News.

Weird Thought About Heaven

Since heaven involves eternity (which sounds both good and bad), wouldn't it be cool if we start off in heaven at age 1 and age to, say, 80 and then begin getting younger each year. You know, go 78, 79, 80, 79, 78, 77 etc. all the way down to 1 and then the process repeats itself all over again. I'll start lobbying for that and, since I'm Baptist, I feel pretty confident I can get that deal done.

"You're My Boy, Blue"

Patrick Cranshaw, who played Blue in the movie "Old School", has died. Cue "Dust In The Wind". (For some reason, I can't post a picture of the guy right now).

Ka-Ching

The Texas Rangers introduced Kevin Millwood today as the team's newest (and best) pitcher. He signed a 5 year, $60 million contract. You have to love the MLB Player's Union. That amount of money is guaranteed regardless of injury and/or suckiness. (A real word, I think).

I Wonder . . .

. . . what would happen if a person were to go to the Wise County Jail, strip off all of his clothes, and then taunt the deputies? (Video). It's actually not the Wise County Jail, but it's kinda funny to think that it is.

Looking For A Nickname

Looking at the Top Ten "Rap Singles" in the DMN today, it is inescapable that I need a cooler name. The nominees, based upon artists appearing in the chart, are:

• Gipp
• Da Brat
• Bow Wow
• Young Buck
• 8Ball
• MJG
• Young Jeezy
• Akon
• D4L
• Twista
• Lil Wayne

Two Words: Creep Eeeee

Still here...

Maybe He Will Finally Do Something

Tiger Woods turns 30 tomorrow. His career earnings on the PGA tour total $63,787,396 (and then you can add the endorsement money on top of that).

Boyd VFD

The Star Telegram today has an article on Boyd's volunteer fire department being run ragged. Will Smith, no not that Will Smith, even got his picture in the paper.