Really Random Thought

I like wearing new socks.

Update on Arrest Of Bruce Isaack's Son

Update from last night's Blog about Denton DA Bruce Isaack's son being arrested for allegedly discharging a firearm in the city of Carrollton. Fox 4 News' Lari Barager reported tonight (so take this with a grain of salt) that: The arrest of the kid was on Monday, his bond is only $500, but he is still sitting in jail. Mom and dad might be a bit mad.

The Word "Trinity" . . .

. . . is very biblical except it doesn't appear in the bible.

New Food

A high ranking police investigator told me today that Quizno's had opened in Decatur in the convenience store that also houses Burger King (at 287/51). Me loves me some Quizno's. Me also miss the old weird Quizno's commercial.

Dr. Rohr Tidbit Buried In Morning News

"Elizabeth Rohr, convicted last week of defying a judge's order to turn her five youngest children over to their father, had a stun gun used on her by jailers Friday. Tom Reedy, a spokesman for the Denton County sheriff's office, said Dr. Rohr was not complying with book-in procedures and repeatedly sat on the floor without moving. The 46-year-old woman was beginning a six-month jail sentence for contempt. Judge L. Dee Shipman gave her the sentence for her behavior during a weeklong trial on a charge of interference with child custody. Dr. Rohr was convicted of the felony, but jurors did not give her jail time. " (Source)

Remember Kids, Stay In School

Student Demonstrator Injured A female student from Dallas Independent School District was injured Tuesday morning while participating in the protest behind Skyline High School in east Dallas. The incident happened when the Ford Expedition in which she was riding rolled over, DISD spokesperson Donald Claxton said. Claxton said the girl suffered a severed hand and was being treated at Baylor Hospital. The SUV was traveling at a high rate of speed, Claxton said. Source.

Mattie's

The old Mattie's restaurant is going to become something called Sweetie Pie Ribeyes (or something very odd like that). I don't know what in the heck they are doing up there, but construction workers have been banging on that building for two months or more. And they are applying for a liquor license.

It's Teen Hispanic March Day Two In Dallas

Story. Any school with the guts to crack down on these absentees?

Vince Vaughn Is 36 Today

Chief of Staff

The President's Chief of Staff, Andrew Card, resigned this morning. He will mostly be remembered as the guy who whispered into the President's ear during 9/11.

Plano's Prestonwood Baptist

Affiliation: Southern Baptist Pastor: The Rev. Jack Graham Members: 26,000 Weekend worship attendance: 14,000 Sanctuary: About 7,000 seats Campus size: 140 acres Includes: School (pre-kindergarten through 12th grade), cafe (with a Starbucks), fitness center, bookstores, library Annual Budget: $27 million And now it is eyeing a piece of property worth $2.79 million.

God's Will?

"A New Hampshire woman whose life was spared from the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks by a chance scheduling of a family medical appointment has died from injuries suffered in a Texas car crash." (Star Telegram Story)

Puppies v. A Cat

I don't own a dog. I don't own a cat. But this Google Video of a bunch of puppies approaching a cat is really funny. Nothing ever happens, but it's worth a look nonetheless.

My Weekly PostSecret.Com Post

Alternative To Microsoft Office

I don't know why I just thought about this, but if you want to download an Office Suite that is very similar to Microsoft Office but....one difference....it's free, you should check out OpenOffice.org . The download is huge, but it's a nice piece of software. I've even used it in court before. The Spreadsheet and Power Point clone are great. It can be found at...uh...openoffice.org. A PC Magazine review of it can be found here.

It's Been A Bad Month . . .

. . . for soon to be former DA of Denton County Bruce Isaacks. First he loses his race for re-election in the Republican primary. Now his teenage son manages to get arrested for the second time. Shooting a shotgun may be common-place in Wise County. But it's another thing to do it in the backyard of a Carrollton neighborhood.

Global Warming

I've never been much of a environmentalist (I spend too much time inside), but I believe in global warming. I'm amazed to learn that the big brained George Will does not. For those who care (maybe two or three of you), here is a clip of Will's position on the issue as expressed Sunday on This Week.

Friendly Sean Penn

I never really watched much of Friends but I just landed on it while I channel surfed by TBS. The episode (check that - one of the four episodes on tonight) had Sean Penn as a guest star. I never knew he did that. Crazy and moody Sean Penn guest starred on Friends. I think that's odd. Edit: But he gets points for having a "torture doll" of Ann Coulter.