Random Tuesday Morning Thoughts

• Pic from "TopGolf's Suits and Boots charity event on Jan. 25, 2014" in the metroplex.
• I actually watched the Lt. Governor debate last night. Observations: (1) That footage should be placed in a time capsule because in twenty years Texas will be stunned that any of these guys could get elected to anything. (2) All candidates call for creationism to be taught in schools. (3) Said rape/incest are not valid exceptions for abortion. (4) All thought the judge and JPS made bad decisions in the Tarrant County Munoz case. (5) Only one would consider looking into legalizing medical marijuana. (6) Dan Patrick is a nutcase and the fact that he declared bankruptcy in the 1980s -- and refused to answer a question last night as to whether he has a "moral obligation" to repay the discharged debt -- will kill him. 
• "If you don't like Texas weather . . . . " [gunshot]
• I've become a fan of Nyquil to let me sleep through the night. (Hey, before you jump on me, it's not like I'm buying a kilo of Ambien on the black market.)
• Super Bowl participant Broncos middle linebacker Paris Lenon is the last player in the NFL who played in the XFL.  (I actually remember watching the opening moments of the first XFL game with Vince McMahon screaming into a microphone before a half empty stadium. And I'm pretty sure the "He Hate Me" guy was in that game.)
• "Legendary folk singer Pete Seeger has died at 94."  Should I feel bad about not knowing that name? 
• The joy of the Fifth Grader in The House making a homemade smoothie and The Sophomore in the House finding the hidden bag on Snickers. Oh, life.
• "Don't kid yourself: Macklemore's Edgy Politics Are Not Edgy." For some reason, I found that short article interesting even though I know next to nothing about the Grammy artist Macklemore.
• I once rode the New York Subway over a period of three days and have taken a train from Rutgers to Penn Station. And I loved all of it. (Livin' large, right?)
• From someone in the know: Wise County is awaiting the results of two more possible flu related deaths. Probably the cause of only one of the two. 
• "In Texas you have to be 18. You have to jump four times tandem – with another person. In Oklahoma you only have to be 16." - sister of a Joshua teenager who almost died when her chute failed to completely open during a skydive. 
• No way I'd do this unless it was the only available option I had:  "[Wise County] Taxpayers may also pay [property] taxes online with a credit card at myswdata.com (using the drop down 'Wise CAD' option). A 2.4 percent charge is added to all credit card transactions."
• Our District Attorney's mother has passed away.