Daddy Of The Year

Matthew McConaughey walked the sidelines at the Tech game on Saturday. But I don't know if that's the BabyMama. And on a kinda related note, the DMN has a blurb today that 500 people who thought they had tickets to the game got turned away at the gate after a bar code scan revealed they were counterfeit. I'm surprised that doesn't happen more often.

That Western Center Blvd Intersection

Edit: Yeah, not the best picture. But there was a guy inside the car that was rear ended and two cops were already on the scene. No one seemed particularly excited. Then an ambulance comes screaming up -- ok, they guy's gonna claim neck injuries. Then, a couple of minutes later, a big ol' firetruck comes screaming up. Why do the firetrucks always show up?

I'm Running Out The Door . . .

. . . but kind of interesting link about former Bridgeport resident Allen Vaught and his fight to keep his state representative seat.

Hey, Now Alert: USC Song Girl Reunion

But she appears to be the best of the bunch.

Time Magazine Just Landed On My Desk

It's finally here. You know, if you look at any of those pundits (conservative and liberal) who break down the electoral college, it doesn't look like there's any way Obama can lose this thing. And that's the first time I've said that. And regarding that prayer time tonight at First Baptist, I suppose it's OK to pray that God's will be done. And I guess a person could pray for a McCain victory if it be God's will and still be on firm First Baptist ground. But can you just go in there and pray for a McCain victory because that's what you want? I mean, you can but is it theologically sound?

Random Monday Morning Thoughts

• Take a drive around Decatur -- the trees are amazingly beautiful. More so that usual, it seems.
• The commercial that has the two adult males in a stroller who start crying when they get hungry really creeps me out.
• I jogged yesterday morning at around 6:30 a.m. What a surreal run. The aforementioned trees. Fog that had a flat cap at three feet off the ground. Sun rising behind majestic but sparse clouds. It's one of those "it's good to be alive" moments.
• The Drudge Report as an interesting graphic/map on "how to watch the election" tomorrow night.
• I've had 15 minutes of fame this weekend. First a Letter to the Editor (my first one ever) was printed by the Dallas Morning News, and then I get a quick reference in a story in the Star Telegram. (Uh, "skimpy clothes?" What the heck is he talking about?)
• Went back and watched the Today Show to see what costumes they dressed up in. It was a Fairy Tale theme. It was incredibly lame.
• Yeah, the Texas championship game against USC was a greater game than Tech/Texas on Saturday night. But for a regular season game, you'd be hard pressed to find a greater one.
• Boy, the days of people ringing your doorbell to trick or treat are certainly dead.
• When I was in high school, I was chased by a trooper after allegedly throwing a water balloon at him. Thank goodness I new the trails in the woods behind my house.
• Someone emailed me a "Walmart Bingo Card."
• There's still a chance I'm going to get a picture of the Frozen Frankenmonkey.
• The Pussycat Dolls dressed up for Halloween. They are more shocking on stage.
• Went to a Halloween Party of Friday night. Some (very nice) gal was grilling me about this silly blog and peppering me with questions. The guy next to me, seeing the pressure mounting, asked me in a whispered voice, "Do you want a basketball timeout?"
• That bell ringer at the Texas Tech game always makes me uncomfortable.
• I'm looking at a canister of Chocolate Covered Malted Milk Balls on my desk that some girl scout made me buy from her - I think at gun point.
• People used to post on here that "racism doesn't exist anymore in America". Man, you don't see stuff like that anymore.

The Aftermath

Hot Sports Opinions:

• With one loss, you can still get to the National Championship Game, normally.
• What a great team Tech has, but what a beating of a remaining schedule: Oklahoma State, Oklahoma, a team in Waco, and then the Big 12 Championship Game.
• I wonder what the tie breaker is for the Big 12 South if Texas, OU, and Tech each end up with one loss?
• Penn State is ridiculously overrated -- TCU would beat them like a drum. But I don't see how they don't end up unbeaten since they don't have to play anyone of note.
• I bet Florida ends up in the National Championship game.

I Love Games Like Tonight

Prediction: An Evil Empire Victory (as much as it pains me to say it.) Prediction #2: The game may take over four hours to complete Prediction #3: There will be more beer than water in Lubbock tonight Observation #1: I love the headline in the Dallas Morning News today describing the coaches: "Corporate vs. Crazy" Edit: Greatest. Game. Ever? Winning TD with :01 left:

Halloween Sportzzz

Bridgeport 56 Hirschi 6

Bulls didn't cover spread

Boyd 23 Paradise 35

Boyd blames sissy boys from new high priced subdivisions

Vernon 47 Decatur 30

I think the Eagles are playoff eliminated

Alvord 6 Jacksboro 8

Fans given crank to stay awake

Chico 12 Millsap 26

Looking for Millsap on map.

What In The World?

From the guy that sent the Frozen Frankenmonkey picture (yep same guy), comes this pic as he stands in front of a soft drink machine.

One Upped: Exclusive Footage Of The Methodist's Fall Fest

Uh, Straight Ticket?

A very reliable source sends me the cell phone pic of an inmate in line to early vote in Tarrant County. Edit: My reliable source now tells me it's possible it was just a Halloween costume. But the picture was taken in downtown Fort Worth, near the jail, so that guy might want to be careful if he hears someone yell, "Freeze!"

Friday Afternoon Pick Me Up

Huh?

“We cannot continue to rely only on our military in order to achieve the national security objectives that we've set. We’ve got to have a civilian national security force that’s just as powerful, just as strong, just as well-funded.” What the heck he is talking about? (See how fair and balanced I am.) Edit: I should have put an over/under on the number of minutes until a Hitler reference showed up in the comments. Sheesh.

Me At First Baptist's Fall Fest

I love Halloween.

Random Friday Morning Thoughts

• You'd think it be easier to find pics of hot girls in Halloween outfits, but it's not.
• I think I've seen Kim Brimer's name more than McCain or Obama's
• In case you missed, Irving experienced a 3.0 earthquake last night. I'm going up to the courthouse right now to see if it is still standing.
• Tort King Fred Baron died yesterday. That man became filthy rich by stealing money through asbestos lawsuits --- and my first job out of law school was to help defend against them. What a racket. Edit: A little proof.
• If there was a TV show that was nothing more than a roving camera in the parking lot at the Texas Motor Speedway, I'd watch it. Big time.
• This "redistribute the wealth" bit is soooo overplayed by the Republicans. First, that's mighty big talk from a party whose President just demanded (and got) almost a trillion dollars of your tax money redistributed to banks and investment houses. Secondly, our progressive tax system has been doing that for years. Thirdly, considering the number of people that work for the government, redistribution of wealth has become the number one function of our government. Not saying it's right, just saying that's the way it is.
• Still thinking about the Frozen Frankenmonkey.
• Almost forgot about Spaghetti Cat.
• Painting a black eye on you along with a backwards "B" on your cheek would be a funny last minute Halloween outfit.
• Speaking of, the NBC Today Show folks always dress up on today. Look forward to seeing it. It's the one day that I don't despise Ann Curry.
• Dallas Mavericks = Fail.
• Fox 4's traffic guy Chip Waggoner lost his mind this morning by dressing up in a skin tight silver outfit. Then he plopped on an Elvis wig which prompted anchor Tim to ask him, "Are you the fat Elvis or the skinny Elvis?" Funny.
• I should have gone to Lubbock this weekend for Red Raider/Longhorn game. And the next day I could have swung by Tulia.
• People are crazy.
• Had a lady who wanted me to demonstrate my iPhone for her yesterday. I should be a salesman for Apple since I kept beating her down with my, "Oh, yeah, let me show you one other thing."

Wise County Courthouse Sign I Never Noticed

And Another

A 29 year old band teacher. Link.