Bag of Randomness

• OUCH!  That’s the only way to describe the opening scene on last night’s episode of ‘The Bridge’.   And there was a way of torture stated using the eyes that I never considered.
• I live in an area that doesn’t qualify for Amazon same day delivery, but I doubt I’d use it anyways.
• I appreciate all the comments yesterday about birthdays.  It is weird how we can remember our age quite easily up to around 32 and then we actually have to stop and think about it.
• Diet and exercise – I don’t know why I can’t commit to both at one time, it’s usually one or the other, and then I gripe that I’m not losing inches around my waist.
• Seven weeks ago I started to work out (yet again) doing the six week KettleWorX program three times a week and cardio on the elliptical two days a week with a few bike rides with the kids in between.  I really like that program because it gives a great total body workout with lots of cardio, but I’m wanting to change things up.
• I’m now starting my mornings with a 40-minute power walk and finishing with lifting weights.  Gosh, that sounds wimpy, but I’ve always had bad feet and I hate cardio.  Part of the motivation is using my Gear Fit and try to get in 10,000 steps a day, which can be a bit of a challenge when you work from home.  I’m really surprised how sore I was considering I was using the elliptical and working out my legs, but I’m learning there’s nothing like carrying your own body weight unassisted.  My feet have also been sore and developed some blisters, so hopefully my new shoes and moisture wicking socks will fix that problem.
• My 40-minute walk around my hilly neighborhood tallies up around 4,400 steps.
• I’ve never seen The Texas Chainsaw Massacre but did crack up about how much it was referenced in Summer School.  And it wasn’t until now that I realized Courtney Thorne-Smith was in that movie.  My gosh, that woman aged extremely well.
• Data is plural for datum.
• From this tweet, I think the Ranger’s conference room or auditorium uses actual stadium seats, which I think is cool.
• The Tu-Tang Clan was on ‘The Daily Show’ last night.  Whenever I hear of them my first thought is their part on the Racial Draft skit on ‘Chappelle’s Show’.  Gosh, I miss that show, and it’s hard to believe that skit is 10 years old.
• Why The Heck Is Amtrak Still In Business After Losing Money 43 Years Straight? –  The answer, a healthy annual government subsidy of around $1b a year.
• Harry Potter author reaches out to survivor of Spring family shooting
• An infograph about reading on the toilet
• Man Buys 23 Burger King Apple Pies to Spite a Small Child
• The Moto 360 Android Wear Watch Is Ready For Its Closeup
• The University of Michigan is building a fake city for driverless cars

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Kobe Bryant vs Michael Jordan – Identical Plays

This was MUCH better than I expected.

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Tie Knot of the Day – The Full Windsor

And here’s how to tie it:

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Bag of Randomness

• I’m not sure I’ve ever used a fountain pen.
• Our local Costco already has Halloween costumes out for sale.
• This weekend is tax free weekend.
• Scary but interesting question to ask your spouse/partner – What part of my body is most attractive?
• I ran some errands with BoyGeeding yesterday and was asked his age two different times in two different places as he was just being his goofy self.  The first time I totally forgot and just made up an age.  That’s embarrassing and makes me feel like I’m coming up short as a father.
• I caught HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ last night.  All teams have some sort of sponsor patch on their practice jerseys, Dallas has AT&T.  But it seemed a bit budget to see the Falcons have Kings Hawaiian bread as their sponsor.  Coca-Cola is based in Atlanta, they should be the sponsor.  But don’t get me wrong, I love that bread, and it’s the bread we use at our church for communion.
• The Story Behind Those Leaked Jerry Jones Photos Is Remarkably Insane, Involves Son of God
• We should start seeing local news reports about football two-a-days and keep kids hydrated, as well as band members.
• The British newspaper, The Guardian, takes on Dallas’ addiction to cars – Can Dallas kick its addiction to cars?.  We’ve been lucky it’s been a mild summer, but I’d hate to have to walk far wearing long sleeves or a suit.
• The San Antonio Spurs now have a woman as an assistant coach.  I don’t know much about her other than she’s retiring from the WNBA team in San Antonio, but I’m sure there’s more qualified women for the position, such as Nancy Lieberman or college coaches.  So this is a case of being at the right place, at the right time, and it’s not necessarily what you know, but who you know.
• Here’s Sports Illustrated’s list of the top 50 fittest athletes.  Only one Dallas athlete made the list, Dez Bryant at number five.  I think two Niners are on the list.
• Maybe there’s something in our water – Six North Texas Women All Set Guinness World Record™ for Most Breastmilk Donated
• Inside the Military’s Secretive Smartphone Program
• Church’s denied request for National Guard visit draws national attention
• An Inside Look at a Bold Rebranding of the USPS
• Dad uses Find My iPhone to hunt and kill thug who stole son’s iPhone

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