Random Tuesday Morning Thoughts

• That thunderstorm came out of nowhere this morning.
• It's early, but the Rangers are beginning to feel like the pre-World Series Rangers. (They lost 12-1 last night to a horrible A's team. It was so bad that Texas brought in Craig Gentry, an outfielder, to pitch at the end of the game.)
• There's something funny about a guy in a Darth Vadar outfit arguing with a cop about a parking ticket.
• I've seen the original Star Wars three times or so and I have to admit I have no idea what the heck is going on.
• Baylor and TCU advanced to the Super Regionals in college baseball last night and they are the only Texas teams to do so. (And I like saying "super regionals.")
• When the trash bin isn't emptied front of your home on trash day it kinda messes up your scene. My scene is messed up.
• I'm not 100% positive, but when WBAP's (annoying) traffic gal Laura Houston was told that Hulk Hogan was going to be on the show, she made reference to the chances of him turning green if he got angry. She got her Hulks confused.
• I'm not sure what the excitement is about Venus passing in front of the sun this afternoon. It'll look like a dot. And I don't need every news report to tell me: "Do not look directly at the sun."
• I've got a new landscaping project as I put in a flowerbed around the base of a tree. Those roots might make this a tad bit difficult (and I pray I don't kill that tree.)
• I had a buddy who had about three inches of top soil brought in to cover his backyard once and that slight change in elevation killed what had been a massive and healthy oak tree.
• Cruz and Dewhurst are thinking about doing a debate in Spanish? They'd stand a better chance of getting votes by replying, "I only speak 'merican!"
• Pictures of Jerry Sandusky arriving for jury selection this morning. That'll be a circus.
• In the MLB draft yesterday, the Houston Astros chose a 17 year old kid out of Puerto Rico with the first overall pick. That seems like a gamble. 
• Mrs. LL to me over the weekend: "Sheesh, you hold a grudge." (It was about a third party, not her.)

That's All We Need

More.

The officer's name was "Limbaugh"?

I've Found My Sports Genius Rival

Can I Do With The Family Cat While She's Still Alive?

Hey, this story isn't my cup of tea but it is everywhere today.  And when the story included a video of the Helicopter Dead Cat, I couldn't resist.

Worst Woman In The World

At the :24 mark. (Animated gif here.)

And who would think one Donald Driver shoe would be in demand in the first place.

Random Monday Morning Thoughts

• That's former Aggie QB Ryan Tannehill's wife or fiance (not sure if they are married yet.) He's with the Miami Dolphins now which explains the color choice. 
• Mrs. LL located a woman's softball team and played on it yesterday. I was a little nervous about that, but it seemed to work out pretty well. 
• Well, except for the, "You need to teach me how to bat" issue.
• I accidentally dug up some plant that Mrs. LL had apparently brought from her last home. Who knew? (The plant, with tremendous sentimental value, was saved. So was I.) 
• I also pulled up about 15 feet of metal edging (or whatever it is called) and put it out by the curb to be picked up. Within 30 minutes, some guy drove buy and took it. It was beat up so that really surprised me. 
• The new Mark Davis Show began on KSKY 660 this morning at 7:00. Well, actually 7:10 after they got through with commercials.
• I learned that in a double elimination tournament losing the first game puts you in a heck of a bind. Baylor and TCU had to win three straight for a chance to advance tonight. 
• A Chico church was allegedly vandalized over the weekend and its pastor was not pleased by the lack of concern from other area churches.
• "University Park mom accused of peddling child porn from her home."  And she's married to an attorney per the story.
• What is "socialcam" and why does it show up on Facebook everywhere? 
• Ticket News: The new board op for Bob and Dan and the Hardline was suspended? (See near the end of this post.)
• If "date night" is cancelled at the last minute you might as well call it "awkward night." 
• The Messenger had to report on the suicide in Bridgeport. It was in public and involved law enforcement. And it sounded horrific. That's a far cry from it happening in private. 

So What Happened In Bridgeport?

"Getting reports of a police standoff and possible shooting of the suspect in Bridgeport.  Near high school over by dry creek area.  Care flight, ambulances, etc.  one witness says suspect pulled out bloody from a pickup, probably shot an maybe dead. Police blocked the roads."

"40 Of The Most Powerful Photographs Ever Taken"

If you don't shed a tear at some point while you scroll down the list, there's something wrong.

Credit: Wordkyle for sending me this knowing I would like it.

Celebrity Death

Always thought he was pretty funny on that show.

Bizarre Bridgeport Woman's Death

Per Messenger.

Messenger Above The Fold

Waitress Contest Taking You Into The Weekend

More.

Big Tex?

Full press release here.

(And from The Department Of Things That Bug Only Me: The DPS press release says this guy was wanted for a parole violation and "larceny".  I don't think Texas law has used the term "larceny" since 1974. Now everything is grouped in the Theft statute at 31.01 of the Penal Code. DPS needs update those books down there.)

The Case That Keeps On Twisting

His lawyers want their client's bond revoked? That makes no sense.  I suppose that if the lawyer made his bond and he wasn't paid for the service as promised, he could pursue that avenue --- but he would be crazy to do it. Work the issue out with Zimmerman. Don't do something stupid like having him thrown  in jail which will only cause the nation's ethical spotlight to be turned on you.

And if the lawyer didn't make his bond, that tweet from the AP completely confuses me.

 (Haven't seen the full story on this yet.)

Edit (graphically):

We've Had A Rare Death Sentence For A Woman In Texas

Story.

Random Friday Morning Thoughts

• David Dewhurst calling press conference to announce the endorsement of Craig James, who got 4% of the vote, is comical. There is no question that many, many people in Lubbock who would have otherwise stayed home on election day will now go to the polls to vote against Dewhurst. Seriously, that stunt will have a negative net effect.
• The little girl that was allegedly accidentally shot by her father in a home by Alliance Airport will cause questions to be asked.  
• I hate the new Half Marathon route for the Dallas (not White Rock) Marathon. The run through high-tone Uptown and Highland Park -- my favorite part -- has been abandoned.
• Pete Delkus said that today will be the most beautiful day for the rest of the summer based upon the low humidity, sun, mild temperatures and winds. I think he is right.
• Lil Wayne tried to go to the Spurs/Thunder game last night but was turned away because . . . he didn't have a ticket. Refreshing. 
• I say, "Oh, my body" a lot these days. 
• For all those attending high school graduation ceremonies: Try not to let the fact that the knuckleheads sitting by your son or daughter are also graduating diminish your excitement. 
• Unemployment rose to 8.2% this morning. Fox News is almost giddy.
• The Messenger seems obsessed with the Ennis man's child porn case. 
• Odd: The Family Unit has the College Softball World Series bracket on our refrigerator and we've all chosen a team. I might be responsible for that odd behavior.
• Get your Purple Drank on!: Honey Boo Boo from Toddlers and Tiaras is getting her own reality show.
• Someone explain this Marriott/Gaylord Texan deal to me. Marriott paid millions for the right to manage the hotels?  I guess now they'll get paid to manage it and maybe take a small portion of the profits?
• The Vanderbilt football coach is in hot water for saying he won't hire an assistant coach until he sees their wife. 
• Some people won't read Random Thoughts until they look at the RTG. 

Sounds A Little Crazy

I saw a couple of tweets from news sources that said he had been found guilty on a count and then the judge sent the jury back to deliberate on the remaining charges. Within the hour, there was a not guilty verdict on one count and a mistrial on all the others due to a hung jury.

And there's a huge difference between being a bad guy and a criminal.  And, yeah, he's a bad guy. One of the best articles I read almost a year ago on why he might be acquitted is here. It explains a lot.

And Another - New York

This one's a school librarian who got arrested in a sting operation yesterday. It's a year for the ages.