Arkansas Homer Call Of The Week

Everyone is talking about the announcer going crazy, but I'm more fascinated by the fireball shooting across the screen at the :40 second mark.

WBAP's Mark Davis This Morning: "Can We Have Our 7th Inning Stretch Back?"

At least he asked if the question should be asked.

It was prompted after wondering whether we've grown tired of God Bless America in the 7th Inning of every game. And that thought was prompted by the lady pictured above singing that song at the Giants/Phillies game last night.

Random Friday Morning Thoughts

• Others have already said it, but pitcher Tim Lincecum of the Giants (who was on TV last night) looks just like that kid from Dazed and Confused. (And there was a scene in the movie where he was a pitcher.)
• Bud Kennedy asked last night if it is appropriate to start an article about four women vying for two political positions with the sentence, "Four ladies. Two seats."  I thought it was kind of clever.
• Brooke Hogan in a bikini.
• I attended a middle school band concert last night. It finished up in less than an hour so a didn't even gripe much. (But I didn't expect to hear "Funkytown".)
• Saw a guy that showed up in jogging shorts and a white T-shirt. He wasn't poor, just oblivious. 
• Worse that Rick Perry may be Lt. Governor David Dewhurst whose commercials invoke Nancy Pelosi's name and say we must "repeal Obamacare." Repeal? Our Lt. Governor votes in Congress? I know why they put stuff like that in the commercials but it's shameful. 
• This "So You Want To Go To Law School" video has been popping up over the last couple of days. It's kind of inside humor.
• Commercials are promoting the next Glee episode which will focus on The Rocky Horror Picture Show - a film I've never had even the slightest bit of interest in.
• Dallas Republican Congressional candidate says the idea of a violent overthrow of the government should be "on the table."  The outrage is expected but, like it or not, that idea is always on the table for every government on the planet.
• The family kitten will suck on my shirt like she's nursing. Weird. 
• No offense, but why does breast cancer get so much more publicity than every other type of deadly cancer? (Chico is having a "pink out" tonight at its game, and First Financial in Decatur is serving pink lemonade today.)
• Later today, I'll be taking the longest road trip with kids in the car that I ever have in my life. I think I'll download "Holiday Road" before we take off. 
• Bad timing. A jury convicts a Fort Worth man of murder. Last month, the Fort Worth Court of Appeals reversed the conviction based on the doctrine of "factually insufficient" evidence. A couple of weeks later or so, in a different case, Texas' highest criminal court holds that the "factually insufficient" doctrine is dead. The Fort Worth Court of Appeals (who still had jurisdiction for a few more days) then withdraws its opinion yesterday and upholds the conviction. Talk about an emotional roller coaster for the Defendant. 
• And get this: If you are a defendant who had your conviction overturned for factually sufficient evidence in the past, you're safe. (Like this doctor who was tried for murder in Fort Worth.)
• The Rangers must win tonight. I have a bad feeling about a Game 7 regardless of Cliff Lee. 
• Edit: If you're a fan of Antoine Dodson, you'll love this. 

Talk About High Tone

Want to see inside that swanky home in Westlake in the Vaquero development (which is surrounded by a huge wall and guarded like fortress)?

You Knew That Was Coming

EMBED-Slingshot Gone Bad -

(Language warning)

That is, if you remember the chick launching a watermelon that I posted a few weeks back.

But why are they shooting beers?

We've Got Us A Caning!!

Sixteen years ago, America went nuts when Singapore leveled cane strikes on the back of U.S. teenager Michael Fay for the crime of vandalism.

Well, we've got a new one. And the offense? Staying in the country more than 90 days on just a passport.

Random Thursday Morning Thoughts

• The Rangers play tomorrow night but I'm going to be on the road. Ugh. Let's see how that satellite radio holds up. 
• And it's supposed to rain tomorrow night. A rainout wouldn't hurt my feelings at all. (Double random thought: Has there ever been a playoff game called final after six innings? Do they even have that rule in the playoffs? Edit: Answer.)
• Penthouse magazine founder Bob Guccione died Wednesday in a Plano hospital at age 79. That's a guy I hadn't thought about or heard about in a long time. 
• A 20 year old has become police chief in a Mexican town which sits in the middle of a drug war. She's a student who apparently needs to go back to school. 
• The 7th grader in my house prefers small spoons over big spoons so I always grab a big spoon if I need one so more small ones will be available. Made me think of all the small silent gestures parents do that the kids will never know about. 
• Apple introduced a couple of new Macbook Airs yesterday. Cool. Very cool. 
• I've now got some neighbor kid hanging around and who won't go away. And he'll look up at me and say the strangest things. 
• TCU coach Gary Patterson seems perpeptually unhappy.
• I think my new puppy might be smart. We can put a food treat on his paw and he won't eat it until told to.  Heck, I don't have that much will power at a Mexican restaurant. 
• Tried to watch the Ranger game yesterday but through the first three innings I had the 2nd Grader talking me ear off. I just didn't have the heart to tell her, even nicely, to let me watch the game. 
• Heard a Rick Perry commercial this morning which began in an ominous voice: "Obama promised he would create jobs." Perry is running against Obama?
• The University of Nebraska is auctioning off 158 game worn jerseys from last week's loss against Texas. Minimum bid is $250 each.
• Camera loving attorney Gloria Allred about to go after the Evil Empire?

For The Right To Have The World Series In Arlington: Game 5

Let's hope Nolan is as happy today.

Yahoo live game.

Edit: After 3 innings, he ain't smiling.

Edit: And everyone go dog pile 4:49 p.m.

Edit. Rangers lose (but fought the whole game.)  I'm telling you, I'm not at all comfortable until the Rangers are ahead this weekend, in the 9th, and the last out is rung up.

Pick Heads Or Tails

I was going to make a No Country For Old Men reference but the writer of the article actually already did so at the bottom of the story.

And, as a side note, that story sounds very suspicious.

They Couldn't Wait Until The End Of The Season?

Or maybe he asked to be put out of his misery.

Link.

Random Wednesday Morning Thoughts

• California wannabe governor Meg Whitman has spent $120 million of her own money to try and obtain the job. (Insane.)  So she's probably not happy that her spokesman who, in a tweet to promote her campaign last night, included a link to a cross dressing Asian. (You know, I've always been worried I'm going to do that some day.)
• Gov. Perry trying to link opponent Bill White to President Obama (by using side by side photos in his commercials) should offend you, but it probably won't.
• I woke up at 4:00 a.m. because of a puppy who, for the first time, decided to play in the middle of the night. I took her outside shortly thereafter for a (ugh) "t t potty" session which led to nothing. Then I couldn't go back to sleep.
• That made me think of what having an infant would be like. 
• Might I take off early just to watch the Rangers? Yep, I might. This is sports history (and I consider myself a scholar so it's academic research.)
• I'm going to Arkansas for a wedding this weekend that Mrs. LL wants me to attend (but I don't actually have to attend the wedding -- just have to endure the journey there.). We are staying with her grandparents who allegedly have acres and acres of land, a heated pool, a wifi connecton, a satellite dish and me the freedom to wander at will. I think I'm looking forward to it. I wonder if the trees are turning?
• Weatherford cops fired at a car yesterday involved in an undercover drug deal at a fast food restaurant. I'm sure that flying bullets in  a crowded parking lot was worth that penny ante drug arrest.
• My flat screen in the living room that I bought seven years ago (I was an early adopter and paid the price for it), is going out. The replacement will be much cheaper.
• Other than the JP #3, is there any other legitimate political race that's interesting for Wise County voters? 
• An anti-DWI ad that even I think is effective.
• A Jessica Lowndes "Hey, Now."  What's up with all these new 90201 chicks?
• I won't believe the Rangers are going to the World Series until that last out occurs. On my TIVO, coincidentally, is the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary, Four Days in October, about how the Red Sox came back to win four in a row against the Yankees after being down in the 9th inning of Game 3 of the 2004 ALCS.
• And did you see the TV camera which had its lens shattered by the broken bat last night?

Fan Interference -- Not Called -- Leads To Yankee Home Run

Credit: Dallas Morning News photo blog

• This game (in progress at this moment) has every chance of being Wheels Off.
• We almost had a Chicago Steve Bartman Moment in the 5th. If the Rangers had scored, that crowd would have killed that guy. 
• Wow: Naked guy that ran onto the field in last night's game was after A-Rod because of his relationship with Cameron Diaz. That's normal.
• Going live blog from here on out. 
• 5th inning: Oh, my. Mark Texiera, who makes $20.6 million for this season, can't run to first base without pulling a hamstring. Ever heard of "stretching"? Not within your pay grade?
• 7th Inning: Oh, my.  Hamilton. Yard.  I think those Yankee fans are going to burn that place down. 
• The lead actor from Little Children, Phantom of the Opera (2004), and Hard Candy can sing? (God Bless America in during the 7th inning stretch.)
• In the 8th, I'm tense  (and it's past my bedtime -- but I respect history so I'm going nowhere.)
• More from the 8th: Yankees have bases loaded. One out. Is this Game One all over again?
• Wow. Hit batsman who didn't know it and then flys out on the next pitch.
• Wow X 2. Shot to Michael Young who bobbles it and then throws out runner. Three outs. Eighth inning over. On to the 9th. 
• Top of 9th: Josh Hamilton goes deep. Ribs must be healed!
• Now: Nelson Cruz homers! I just looked at Mrs. LL and said, "I cannot believe what I am seeing!"
• Bottom of the 9th now. Let's get out of here. 
• Hello, win column. I really can't believe what I'm seeing.
• And, finally, an animated GIF of the guys in the stands that started this whole post. (Must see.) What a punch of New York jerks. As has been said, it's like a bunch of Turtles from Entourage.

From The NY Governors Debate Last Night

I'm from "The Rent's Too Damn High Party".

First June Cleaver And Now . . . .

. . . him!

 We've got a trifecta in the making.

Man Shot In Chest At House On CR CR 4371 This Morning . . .

. . . but it looks to be self-inflicted although it's not clear whether it was accidental. There was a great deal of law enforcement response. CR 4371 is east of 730 just a few miles south of Decatur.

At Least It's Not Only Americans That Are Barbarians

All I know is that it is from some "Ontario Football Conference" game on Saturday night.

And there's nothing more bush league than swinging your helmet as a weapon. Ultimate sorriness.

Sheesh

But considering there are about 3,500 troopers and 39,500 school buses in the State, this is more for show than for enforcement.

Story.

Random Tuesday Morning Thoughts

• Hide you wives, hide your kids, hide your husbands: The Dallas City Council is on a retreat in Paradise starting today!  Edit: Oops. My bad. That was last year. (Always double check that first sentence when making a first bullet point at 5:00 in the morning.)
• There's a Wise County Tea Party web site?
• My front lawn was transformed into a Halloween Spider Invasion Theme last night. My neighbors will think I'm on drugs.
• I was shocked to see Yankee stadium clear out last night near the end of the game. They are normally hardline-stay-until-the-end kind of people.
• 105.3 The Fan's Richie Whitt was at the game - want to see his vantage point from inside Yankee Stadium. 
• It's amazing Rick Perry won't debate but Texans will re-elect him going away. Then again, I guess that's why he's not debating.
• I spend a lot of time telling my puppy to "Hush!" even though I'm 100% convinced she has no idea what I mean. 
• There has been talk over the last couple of weeks of creating a new DWI offense nicknamed "DWI-Lite" for those driving with an alcohol concentration between .05 to .08. But no one has said what the level of the offense would be. Right now, regular DWI is a Class B misdemeanor. Would the new offense be a Class C -- the equivalent of a traffic ticket punishable by fine only? I don't see that happening.
• And, in related news, there was a wrong way driver causing death this weekend on Airport Freeway in Hurst on Saturday morning.
• The 7th grader in my house became 1st Chair in flute, proclaimed it to be "ice cream night" per our earlier agreement, made a trip to the store to get it, and then forgot to eat it. 
• And, in kind of related news, Bobby V's Sports Bar is still open in Arlington?
• Who in the heck were all those women in that one section cheering for Texas last night at Yankee Stadium? Players' wives?
• Good grief, I may never watch an episode of Conan if they don't stop showing commercials about it. 
• The Update tells me 277 voted early yesterday in Wise County but I have no idea if that is light, average, or heavy turnout.