This Happened After The Game

Boise State running back Ian Johnson, right, proposes to his girlfriend, cheerleader Chrissy Popadics, Monday, Jan. 1, 2007 after Boise State beat Oklahoma 43-42 in the Fiesta Bowl college football game in Glendale, Ariz.

EEK

My bank called me this morning (huge shout out to First Financial) to ask me if I lost me debit card. I said no, and the nice lady informed me that someone had found it and was bringing in "the card and some money" this morning. I quickly checked my wallet and . . . yep . . . it's gone. I last used it two days ago. She quickly checked my records and found out that there was a $400 withdrawal shortly after I made my last transaction. The story so far is that I left the card in the machine and the next person chose "yes" to "do you want another transaction?" He then, the story goes, realized that it was my account and not his account that the $400 was withdrawn from. Will this guy bring in $400? I'll know shortly. What a wacky way to start the new year.

I Can't Believe I'm Still Up . . .

. . . but it was worth it to watch an amazing college football game.

They Would Have Asked For Papers In Farmer's Branch . . .

. . . and then kicked them out onto the streets if they couldn't produce them: "At 12:01 a.m. Monday, Melissa Torres - all 7 pounds and 20 inches of her - made her grand debut as the year’s first Tarrant County baby. She was born at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth to Rogelio Torres and Luz Maria Tavera."

Hey, Now (Again)

Very Random New Year's Eve Thoughts

I've never been much of a New Year's Eve guy, but I thought about a few of them today: 1. Beatlemania. (Probably 1992.)I went to a cover band of the Beatles playing in a huge ballroom at the Worthington Hotel in downtown Fort Worth. It was top notch. 2. Billy Bob's. (Probably 1993). I have no idea who was playing or why I was there. It was memorable because the next morning I got up in the ice and went to the Cotton Bowl only to leave at halftime to fly to New Orleans for the national championship game between Alabama and Miami. Triple good times. 3. Dinner Mystery Party. (Probably 1995.) This was in some hotel in North Dallas. Concept: I don't know how to explain it. Results: Spare. 4. Some house in Dallas. (Probably 1994.) I went with a couple to one of their friend's house. I knew no one there. The event was memorable because midnight came and went with no one so much as acknowledging it. Very strange. 5. On the lake. (Late 1990s). I lived at the north end of Lake Bridgeport for about 10 years and finally settled down a little bit. There was nothing like watching NYE arrive on TV and then walking out onto the deck and hearing the quietness. 6. Skating rink in Decatur. (Sometime in the early 1970s). The first time I kissed a girl. Results: Triple good times again. 6. Most of the time, I stay home. There's nothing wrong with that.

$165,200

Chief Justice John Roberts calls this annual salary for federal judges a "constitutional crisis." Really, how is a guy supposed to survive on that?

LA Clipper Girls

Somehow I Stumbled Upon . . .

. . . a Twilight Zone marathon on the Sci-Fi channel today. You know, some of the episodes were great but some were absolutely awful.

NFL Bandwagon

NFL.com has a five (very odd) question test which tells you, based upon your personality, what team you should cheer for in the playoffs. There's sound and graphics so it takes a second to load, but it borders on the Theater of the Bizarre. (I get the New York Jets.) And we all should have a backup team since the Cowboys will be one and done. But Bill Parcells will still enjoy his four million for this season.

Alabama's Interim Coach Makes Me Laugh

I'll speculate he's had a cigarette or two in his life.

Peace On Earth, Good Will Towards Men

I note that The Drudge Report had a link to the actual video of the hanging. Ah, yes, a civilized society. "In addition Saturday, the U.S. military announced the deaths of two more American soldiers. The casualties raised the number of American personnel killed in Iraq this month to 108 and made December the deadliest month of 2006."

Mike Leach Casts Voodoo Curse

For those four of you that can get the NFL Network, the Tech/Minnesota game is outstanding. As I break away from my 23-year-old-scantily-clad-date at Iguana Mirage (sorry, that's the funniest bar name I could think of), Tech just tied the game up with a 52 yard field goal with no time remaining on the clock. We're on to overtime. And Tech was down 38-7 in the third quarter with 7:47 left on the clock. For a moment, I've got My Guns Up. Just this once. Update: Tech wins. The boys on my television tell me that it is the greatest comeback (31 points) in any bowl game in "the history of ever." (I'm pretty sure they said that.) Now, where did my date go?

Well, This Should Calm Things Down

Get ready. The fiasco of Iraq is just about to get worse. The trial was laughable (i.e. witnesses hidden behind a screen) and now the death penalty will be imposed after a sham of an appellate process. The Sunnis will not be pleased. The number of U.S. troops killed so far is nearing 3,000. It's unforgivable to have a single one of them in harm's way at this moment.

Rainy Window

And if your listening to AM radio today, be prepared for the National Weather Service alert to go off after every 15 minutes.

The Year In Mug Shots

And we are missing Tom Delay.

Just Heard This Book Advertised On WBAP

Guaranteed? That would have answered all my earlier questions about prayer.

So Much For Family Values

What makes this story interesting is that the kid's father is the linebackers' coach at Baylor. Story. I wish failure upon you young man. And may your father never speak to you again.