Bag of Randomness for Thursday, September 15, 2022

  • The American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) lives in several places within the Americas, including Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and south Florida. The American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) is also found in south Florida, among other places. South Florida is the only place you can find both animals in the wild. Crocodiles can not mate with alligators. The quick answer is no. Despite having a similar appearance, they are genetically too different, and although related, they long ago diverged into different genera. Alligators and crocodiles belong to different subspecies (Alligatoridae and Crocodylidae).
  • I feel like we all have that sixth sense of when you look at a person completely unaware of you; they have the impulse to turn and look at you, too.
  • The other day when I posted a photo of Queen Elizabeth II at the University of Texas with Gov. Ann Richards and former first lady Lady Bird Johnson, I think some of you thought I mistook Prince Phillip for Lyndon Baines Johnson. I knew everyone in that photo and was well aware that the former president was long buried (literally) when that photo was taken. What I guess happened was a failed attempt at humor on my part. Since Lady Bird and Lyndon share the same initials (as their two daughters), I was playfully trying to question who was the real LBJ.
  • I got a flu shot yesterday. Before the injection, the nurse said, “Here’s a little coupon for you,” as she handed me a $5 coupon on a rather large sheet of paper. When I replied, “Actually, it looks like a rather large coupon,” she exploded in laughter.
  • Christianity in the U.S. is quickly shrinking and may no longer be the majority religion within just a few decades, research finds
  • In Peter King’s latest column, he broke down how well a handful of offspring of NFL players are doing in college:
    • E.J. Smith, son of the NFL’s all-time leading rusher, took the first snap of the Stanford season and ran 87 yards for a touchdown against Colgate nine days ago. On Saturday night against USC, with his dad in the stands, E.J. Smith caught a touchdown pass and ran for another one, accumulating 114 scrimmage yards. Other interesting college football progeny of great NFLers:a. Marvin Harrison Jr., the Ohio State wide receiver, caught seven passes for 184 yards and three touchdowns Saturday against Arkansas State.b. Joey Porter Jr., the Penn State cornerback, had six pass breakups in the Lions’ 2-0 start.

      c. Frank Gore Jr., the Southern Miss running back, had 178 yards in 32 carries in the season-opener against Liberty — before being held to 10 rushing yards Saturday at his dad’s alma mater, Miami.

      d. With dad Jerry Rice and Ronnie Lott on the sideline at Stanford Stadium, USC wide receiver Brenden Rice caught one pass for 20 yards in the Trojans’ 41-28 win at Stanford.

  • This dog like to blow bubbles with his nose.
  • We should have kept Cooper.

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Bag of Randomness for Wednesday, September 14, 2022

  • Several years ago, a long-time reader and someone I highly respect sent me a book about going through a midlife crisis. I appreciated the gift, but totally didn’t understand why he gifted me the book. I guess that showed his wisdom. He was just a few years too early.
  • I was texting with a female friend about how I never felt I was a priority in my ex’s life. She asked for an example, and I told her from the moment we were married, literally. When my ex walked down the aisle at our wedding, she never, not even once, made eye contact with me. My friend’s reply meant a lot to me, “So I could imagine her not looking at you like you’re the only one in the room would definitely hurt.” Thankfully, somebody else gets it. Should I get married again and my bride walks down the aisle without looking at me, I will literally walk down that aisle right out the door and into my car and drive as far as my short-range electric car will take me.
  • I think my ex loved this former Baylor president than she ever did me – Ken Starr, independent counsel who pursued Clinton, dies
  • Texas courthouses are beautiful. If you like them, then you’ll appreciate this interactive map – 254 Texas County Courthouses
  • I have some OCD tendencies, but I had no idea how much of a struggle it can be for others. I’m sure a lot of people keep quiet because they are embarrassed or ashamed they even have some of these thoughts. –  5 Taboo and Very Common OCD Obsessions
    • What is not commonly represented, but frequently experienced by those with OCD, is the taboo nature of the disorder: pedophile obsessions, postpartum obsessions, incest obsessions, bestiality obsessions, necrophilia obsessions, violent obsessions, and more. Some with OCD are not afraid of germs, but of their own brain that produces unwanted sexual or violent thoughts about kids, family members, animals, dead bodies, etc.
  • Why this Christian leader says Texas’ ‘In God We Trust’ sign debate is symbolic of ‘Christian nationalism’
    • Amanda Tyler is a Christian – a Baptist, in fact. She’s also a Texan who grew up in Austin. But she says intertwining Christianity with American values is problematic and that the Jan. 6 insurrection is an example of that. Tyler, the lead organizer of Christians Against Christian Nationalism and the leader of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, spoke with Texas Standard.
  • Cheating butthole – Player at St. Louis Chess Cup Accused of Using Anal Beads To Cheat

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Bag of Randomness for Tuesday, September 13, 2022

  • With the recent death of Queen Elizabeth, many have stated that she never met LBJ. But, here’s photographic evidence of her with Lady Bird Johnson on the University of Texas campus (I know, people are referring to LBJ the president). She also visited Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas. I can’t find any record if she spent anytime driving on I35.
  • I wonder how much her death has impacted (positively) the British economy.
  • The Queen (and now the King) owned a McDonald’s.
  • When I was in the sixth grade, I did a book report on Prince Charles. He had to do an oral presentation, and I did mine in a British accent. Funny thing, I didn’t plan on doing it that way, it only came to mind the second I got up from my desk and walked to the front of the classroom.
  • I tuned into Monday Night Football to see/hear Aikman and Buck. Unless I missed something, there was no big Monday Night intro with that classic music.
  • For a while, the NFL, on opening weekend, would have two games on Monday night. They didn’t last night, and that’s how it should be..
  • Nothing annoyed my mother more in football than seeing a player about to score and for them to look over their shoulder to see if anyone is close by. She would explain that looking over your shoulder slows you down, just keep running as fast as you can until you are in the endzone. There’s a life lesson in there somewhere.
  • In my continued effort to work improving Keith 1.5 onward to Keith 2.0, I attended a social engagement at church. The goal was to a find a small group. That’s just a small group of people you get together with and meet outside the church. They give you a chance to fellowship, and get to know others more than just the small talk on Sundays. I had several criteria. One, I out of respect for my ex, I don’t want be in one that she selects. Most meet Sunday evening, but I want to meet during the week. Not only is that when I’m most lonely and have free time, but I selfishly want to spend my Sunday’s watching football. The last criteria was to find one that meets when I don’t have the kids. Thankfully, one group met the criteria, and they only had room for one additional person. The only roadblock is that they meet on a weekday in which I have my kids, but they are all willing to change their meetup schedule to accommodate me. Keith 1.0 would feel bad so many people are changing their well-established schedule and I’d feel like a nuisance. Keith 1.5 embraces the grace and feels warm inside because there are people who actually want me in their lives. Now, it would be helpful if there were some hot chicks in the group, but I’m grateful for what I get. All are near retirement age, and that means there’s a lot of wisdom for me to partake.
  • I wonder if Buckingham Palace has any drywall in it.
  • Why does Jerry Jones no longer roam the sidelines during the game? I’m not saying I like it, but what caused him to stop?
  • Oklahoma Inmate Forced To Listen to ‘Baby Shark’ on a Loop Found Dead

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Bag of Randomness for September 12, 2022

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