Bag of Randomness for the First day of May 2017


  • That guy definitely has a case of the Mondays.
  • Going into the weekend, all the local weather experts told us to expect a lot of storms, to move any outdoor activities inside, and soccer and baseball games would be canceled. Not one drop of rain hit our area. We actually went into the weekend with the mindset our kids’ games would be canceled and were a bit bummed when they weren’t.
  • We ate at Whataburger last night and for the first time since I was a pre-teen, I ordered a burger sans cheese. For dessert, I asked for a small shake, half chocolate and half vanilla. The employee kindly told me that can’t do half and half shakes. I thought it was weird for a place who advertises how many different ways you can customize a burger to not easily give me a half and half shake. I didn’t make a stink about it but just thought it was odd.
  • My back doctor feels the only thing that really will relieve me of my back pain is fusing two of my vertebrae together. But in the meantime, I’m going to have an epidural steroid injection and start physical therapy. Before any surgery, I think I’ll have a second opinion and explore other surgical options.
  • I understand how polarizing a figure Bill Maher is, but I thought he did a standup thing. Back in January, ten minutes before he was to take the stage at the Music Hall at Fair Park, his show was canceled. He blamed it on airplane mechanical issues but stated he’d return and for those coming back, he’d provide BBQ. Well, last night he returned and the event was catered by Hard Eight BBQ for the 1,000 or so who RSVP’d. Also, he didn’t take any money for the show, instead, all proceeds went to local charities. Two charities were animal/pet related, one poverty-related, and the last one helped a double-amputee veteran.
    • I was surprised at the choice of BBQ. I’m not a fan of Hard Eight, but I expected he’d get a more “spare” place like Spring Creek or Dickies.
  • I met my high school and college friends this weekend to select a recipient for a scholarship to honor our late friend. This year one applicant stated her mother graduated in the same class as our late friend. That’s one sign that we done got old.
  • Cowboys fans the world over will now take a bullet for Drew Pearson who trolled Philly fans on their home turf. Man, this was great, just hilarious. Sometimes sports feuding is fun.

  • I liked how Gil Brandt followed up.
  • Ray Bradbury’s hometown is crowdfunding a statue in his honor – Donors who give $150 get a book from Bradbury’s personal library
  • DaughterGeeding had a solo in a church musical. I thought she cheated by reading from a paper and not having her lines memorized. BoyGeeding also makes an appearance singing along.

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