4.14.2008

Random Crazy Story . . .


. . . I just saw in the Morning News while eating lunch.

Monday Afternoon Pink Me Up


That's Pink. Get it? Pink?

Spotted At The Courthouse



The largest Cabela catalog in the history of ever. And the thing is hard-backed bound. How much does it cost to produce and mail it?

Somebody's Day Has . . .


. . . started out very poorly in Decatur.

Monday Morning Random Thoughts


- Prom Night received horrible reviews, looks awful, and led the box office with $22.7 million.
- A letter to the editor in Saturday's Star Telegram was anti-gun with reasoning that "according to arguments before the Supreme Court" the right to bear arms is only for those in a "well regulated militia." That's your source? Arguments before the Supreme Court?
- I would at least like to see Augusta National before I die.
- Wind. I hate wind.
- "Dr. Phil has apparently bonded out one of the teen girls from Florida who took part in the brutal beating of 16-year old Victoria Lindsay." That guy may be more irritating than Oprah.
- I'm watching Into the Wild which is pretty good and faithful to the book. And I think it is the first time I've ever seen a movie after I read the book.
- Meredith Viera of The Today Show just said she never shops online. You're kidding.
- Crazy 6 minute video of "dangerous walk" on youtube. At least click over to the 5:00 mark.
- I'm five hours into The Fountainhead. It's really slow but, oddly, really enthralling. It was written decades ago but could have been written yesterday.
- Worst segue in a newscast ever.
- Worst baseball day for the Evil Empire ever.
- I bought a grocery store tote bag for a $1 at the grocery store - not because I'm a big "going green" fan - - but it seemed more sturdy than plastic bags. But I never remember to take it.
- Natalie Portman is my dream girl. Natalie Portman dates this.

4.12.2008

I Miss Her In The News Sooooo Much



Edit: Hmmm. I post this on Saturday and hours later this happens.

Denny Crane Was On A Rant . . .

. . . and sent me this link. I can't say I read or watched it all, but it's Saturday and I'll take material from wherever I can get it. And another emailer sent me this link to a Star Telegram story about a Boyd guy "done good."

Drives Me Nuts


1. Take card to pharmacist
2. Show driver's license
3. Sign an electronic form that probably says, "I will not manufacture crank, and I support the War on Drugs with all my heart and soul, so help me Drug Czar."

4.11.2008

Heard This On "The Ticket" This Morning

From Dick Cheney's official VP web site:


But some people have noticed this.

Friday Afternoon Pick Me Up

Craziest. Couple. Ever.


I normally don't post stories from outside the U.S. because if it didn't happen in 'merica then it probably ain't important.

But this couple is crazy. And I'm not sure which one's crazy is crazier than the other's crazy.

Friday Morning Random Thoughts


- Potential falling glass in downtown Fort Worth is interesting but not worthy of being the lead story on all local affiliates
- I continue to like those crazy Sonic commercials with the guy/guy guy/girl combos. The new "2.0" one makes me laugh.
- The video of the girl getting beat up that has been on all the news (like it's the only one on the Internet???) has led to the arrest of eight teenagers, according to Channel 5 news this morning. The station also said "they would all be tried as adults." Please. Welcome to misdemeanor-every-day assault.
- "American Idol" highlights on the news whip me to no end.
- It's snowing in Minnesota today. That would drive me nuts.
- The American Airlines cluster is, well, a cluster. But its CEO, Gerard Arpey, needs to stay off TV. In accepting responsibility yesterday, he fired off more "Uhs" than a teenager.
- "Ann Curry is on assignment today . . . . " What? Journalism school?
- It seems like any neighbor that is interviewed on the news (whether after a fire, high winds, crime, etc.) is always a minority. Then again, I don't see people in color.
- The Polygamist Compound raid remains weird. Cops sweep up 400 children and women based upon an anonymous phone call of a 16 year old girl - a 16 year old that hasn't been found.
- I began watching "Once" but gave up on it. Guy is lonely. Guy meets girl. Guy thinks about old girlfriend. I turn off DVD. (I've started on "Into The Wild" which is a little silly since I just read the book.)
- Cute youtube video that everyone has posted but you can never get enough of.

4.10.2008

You Gotta Be Kidding


A faithful reader emails this pic as seen in Bridgeport.

(Thanks Christi.)

Edit: Maybe someone was kidding me. Anybody verify or deny the existence of this sign?

A Little Too Close To Home

BREAKING NEWS - MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT - A Wise County Man was killed . . . (Update) A faithful reader reports: "Elderly lady in car is OK physically, but very shook up."

Has Anyone Seen My Monkey?

Pretty Cool


Dallas Morning News photo of The Mexican Inn along 183 in Bedford (although I can't exactly place it.)

It's The Middle Of The Night . . .


. . . and this is one heck of a storm. (Radar image at 3:03 a.m.)