What's More Disturbing?

The fact that she didn't know she was pregnant or her ability to tell a story?

I Officially Declare Lari Barager As My Nemesis

Fox 4 News did a story tonight on the crazy sounds coming from the courthouse that I wrote about last Friday.

Obviously, inspired by this blog, I was waiting for my big shout out from Lari. And then, as that great moment was to arrive, she said this in the story: "They [county officials] also turned off the speakers after we arrived which is why we are bringing it to you from a post on the Internet." At this point you see a video of this blog, my youtube.com creation from last week, and the audio of the screeching whatevers.

But do I get credit? Do I hear a Barry Green? Do I hear the name "Liberally Lean"? Is there a reference to a "local blog"? No. Nothing. Nada. Big Barry tears rolled down my Barry cheeks as I sat on my couch in amazement.

Lari, I'm hurt. I can only guess that my strange obsession with co-employee Megan Henderson has turned you against me. I don't even know you anymore.

The Day That "Big Oil" . . .

. . . came to Decatur in an unprecedented way.

Note To Self

Keep toddler away from break dancers. Edit: Here's a "remix."

Sarah Silverman Jazzes Me

Kelly?

I think someone's been doing some super-sizing.

Wow: Jerry Falwell Is Dead

Link.

Edit: This guy was a political force in the 1980s. I had to research my own blog to refresh my memory as to just how much.

Hard Hitting Journalism

Pic of the dump truck involved in this morning's wreck.

Very Odd Star Telegram Headline

Just about the time you start giggling about the first sentence they hit you with the second one. That's kind of a big ,"Uh, and one other thing." (Story.)

Saw This Last Night

Despite the old guy's plea, I doubt his assailant will get a job or go to school.

Update

The Messenger is reporting that there's a big wreck at 380 and Amanda Way (about three miles west of Decatur and one of the most dangerous intersections in the county). That explains a bunch of sirens heard at around 8:00 a.m.

If anyone knows anything, feel free to post.

Lasik Surgery

I just saw an ad on Channel 4 for Lasik surgery. Nothing new there. But the ad said it was offering a discount (from Dr. Boothe) of $1,200. (Sheesh, if that's the discount, the procedure must be pricey.)

Which gives rise to my question for my faithful readership: How much does it cost?

The Fountain Show . . .

. . . at the Bellagio in Vegas is amazing.

No Child Left Behind

I demand that the Messenger do an Open Records request because I'm too lazy to do so.

Texas has announced that 40,182 seniors will not receive their diplomas because of failing the TAKS test. I want to know how many are in Wise County and what is the breakdown by school.

Shockingly (or maybe not), it appears to be the practice of local schools to allow those students failing the TAKS test to walk across the stage at commencement and receive a fake diploma. I'm not sure how I feel about that.

Where Did This Come From?

I consider myself an expert in pop culture, but I had no idea that Eddie Murphy and Michael Jackson recorded a music video in 1993 for a song I have never heard of: "Whatzupwitu." It's almost hypnotizing. Hypnotizingly bad. And certainly qualifies for a poll of "Gay or Not Gay." But, at the risk of sounding gay, there's a reason that Michael Jackson sold a gazillion records/CDs. And it comes at he sings "falling, falling, falling" at the 2:07 mark (if your counter goes backwards) or 1:17 (if your count moves forward.)

I Forgot To Mention

That the Lady Bears of Baylor won the Big 12 Softball Championship a few days ago with a win over the Texas Agricultural & Mechanics Lien University. Then, by the looks of it, decided to eat a small child as part of the victory celebration.

Uh , ma'am? Do you have any interest in the position of middle linebacker this fall?

Just In Case

Son, That's Lindsay Lohan!