Preacher's Kids . . .

. . . used to be the ones you had to look out for. Now, we need to worry about the wives.

Funny

Small Rant

Former Dallas district judge Catherine Crier was on the Today show this morning to serve as an "expert" on the recent news of TABC agents arresting people in bars for public intoxication. She said, "understand that the issue is whether a person the person arrested has lost the normal use of his mental or physical faculties." That's not right. Although that is the standard for intoxication in DWI cases, the standard in public intoxication cases is whether the person "is a danger to himself and to others." She also said that "every new prosecutor begins trying these kind [public intoxication] cases." That's not right either. PI is a Class C which is filed in JP or municipal courts. Ninety-nine percent of prosecutors never try a case in those courts. And she's got a national TV show.

Wise County and Child Porn

I saw that the lead story on Fox 4 News Thursday tonight was last weeks arrest of Kevin Riedle and Phyliss Riedle on child porn charges. (Did our local papers tell us about Phyliss?) Get this: according to the always-beaten-down Lari Barager, "The couple told investigators they were living as man and wife but they are also half brother and half sister." Hmmmm? Is that wrong? Anyway, Sheriff David Walker made the TV appearance. "They're sick," he said. [Edit: My previous grammatical error corrected.] Investigator Michael Neagle got on TV as well. Edit: Man, this story was all over the news.

Texas v. West Virginia

Oh, my. What a finish. A three pointer by Texas to win. A shot that left the hand of the shooter at 0.8 seconds. Wow.

Midnight Cowboy

I began watching this 1969 Academy Award winning movie tonight for the first time. (I, oddly, watch movies in 40 minute increments when I jog on my treadmill.) I have never seen the movie before. So far: Really Good. It was rated "X" when it was released but that's a bit comical. I think back in 1969 an "X" rating simply meant "mature". Thus far, it's been nothing but a soft R rated movie - but probably pretty dang shocking in 1969. And I had to giggle when I learned the lead character's name was "Joe Buck". (The same name as the lead NFL play-by-play man for Fox).

"In Your Life Have You Ever Seen Anything Like That"

For golf fans only. If you want to see Tiger's amazing chip in last year's Masters, click here. (I've been experimenting with youtube.com and uploaded the video. Ignore the two seconds of a DWI video at the end of it).

Random NCAA Tourney Thought

I wish there was a channel that just showed me the last two minutes of every game. That's when I finally get interested. Except for the 20 fouls and time-outs that occur during the last two minutes.

Random Home Construction Thought

The next time you go to Fort Worth, look to your left (south) as you travel along 287 after you cross into Tarrant County. The number of homes being built is mind-boggling. There's always talk of a huge mall / shopping center at the intersection of 287 and I-35. It seems like it would be a pot of gold.

When Did High School Change

I don't watch American Idol. ButI know a lot of people do. And I've learned today that one of the remaining contestants is some girl named Kellie Pickler. I've also learned that this is her prom picture from Albemarle, North Carolina. I'll leave it at that.

I'm Being Haunted

Texas playing in the NCAA Tourney tonight. Yesterday Vince Young worked out for pro scouts. Texas. Texas. Texas. Having....trouble....breathing....

News News News

According to the Star Telegram's web site, the only thing that gets higher billing than the tragic death of a 5 year old this morning is the fact that the Cowboys signed a kicker.

The Next Time You Think . . .

. . . your life has gone horribly wrong, just think of 72 year old Samuel McGilton.

I Give These . . .

. . . instead of flowers to my dates. Link.

Rohr Trial Update

From the Star Telegram (with my comments between the "[ ]" thingees.) DENTON — A judge adjourned Dr. Elizabeth Rohr’s trial for about three hours Wednesday as the Roanoke physician waited for witnesses to arrive and testify on her behalf. [Wouldn't happen in Wise County]. When Rohr admitted to state District Judge L. Dee Shipman that many of them were being served with subpoenas for the first time Wednesday, Shipman allowed Rohr only three hours to gather witnesses. [Probably out of compassionate conservatism.] “There’s no reason they’re being served today — this was a 2004 case,” Shipman said. [That's a dumb observation. You only know when to subpoena witnesses once you know the trial date. When the case was filed is irrelevant.] Rohr said Wednesday morning that she was still deciding whether to testify on her own behalf. [Please, please, for the love of entertainment, please do!]

Tara Reid Has . . .

. . . a booty exactly like....uh....never mind.

Saddam Hussein Trial

I watch news reports of the trial off and on and have these random thoughts: (1) Does he have any constitutional rights since there is no Iraqi constitution? (2) I've already seen one witness testify behind a curtain to protect her identity which would violate the U.S. Constitution's right to confront witnesses. (3) I've seen the judge, at times, close the trial to the press which would violate the U.S. Constitution's right to a "public" trial. (4) Saddam began to testify last week but I saw no press report that he was advised he did not have to testify if he did not want to (but, then again, since no constitution is in place maybe he doesn't have that right) (5) It's a death penalty case yet it is heard not before a jury but before a five judge panel. At least from a judicial standpoint, Iraq has turned into Bush's dream world.

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