Monthly Archives: November 2017

Friday, November 10, 2017 – No Snark; Just A Thankful Salute to the Veterans.

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Friday, November 10, 2017 – No Snark; Just A Thankful Salute to the Veterans.

From the Halls of Montezuma…

It is the opening line of The Marine’s Hymn. It comes from the Battle of Chapultepec during the United States Mexican War. As we Texans sometimes refer to it as “the war when the United States really got Texas.”

On September 13, 1847 in an effort to disrupt the Mexican Army, General Winfield Scott ordered his troops (the Marines) to storm the palace of the capital city of Mexico. The palace was called “The Halls of Montezuma.” After two days of battle, the Marines were given the honor to raise the Stars and Stripes declaring victory. The rest, as they say, is history. (History Nerd, Humor)

The most recent addition to Veterans Park in College Station is the sculpture of a Marine scaling the wall of The Halls of Montezuma. The work was done by the talented artist, J. Payne Lara of Navasota, Texas. The detail of his work is incredible. See the tear on the Marine’s left leg?

Today we thank every person who took the oath, wore the uniform and sacrificed for our freedoms.

So from The Halls of Montezuma to wherever you are today, we appreciate you, Veterans and the differences you make in making the world a free and safe place.

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Wednesday, November 08, 2017 – On This Day in History

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Wednesday, November 08, 2017 – On This Day in History

Good Morning, Class. Dr. Dimwit substituting in today’s history class. Today we will examine random, yet important events that occurred during world history. And of course – Here’s What I’m Thinking – about each event.

In 1519 1st meeting of Moctezuma II & Hernán Cortés in Tenochtitlan, Mexico/ Hmm. Well, that did not go well for the Aztecs.

1701 – William Penn presented a Charter of Privileges. I think this was to create a colony across The Pond called Pennsylvania. But it could have had something to do with oatmeal.

1731 – Ben Franklin opened the first library in North America. Here that, Librarians?

1789 Bourbon Whiskey 1st distilled from corn by Elijah Craig in Bourbon, Kentucky. Why is this not a National Holiday? Everyone should get a free pint of Kentucky bourbon today. Thank you Mr. Craig.

1837 Mount Holyoke Seminary in Mass-1st US College founded for women. Brave women. Thank you!

1917 People’s Commissars gives authority to Lenin, Trotsky & Stalin during October Revolution Well, this did not end well. Two’s company; three’s a crowd. Just ax Trotsky.

1923 Hitler stages unsuccessful “Beer Hall Putsch” in Munich. The world thought: No big deal. Crazy man with funny mustache.

1938 1st African American woman legislator, Crystal Bird Fauset of Philadelphia. I did not know this. Thank you.

1951 – Yogi Berra wins his first of three MVP Awards. Deja vu all over again. Catcher rule!

1965 “Days of Our Lives” premieres on TV. Likes sands through the hourglass…

1979 ABC broadcasts “Iran Crisis: American Held Hostage” with Frank Reynolds (forerunner to “Nightline”). The first terror attack involving Americans. The world thought – an isolated incident.

1991 Carol Burnett Show premieres on CBS-TV. Let’s give a big Tarzan yell and remember our favorite skits of this funny ensemble of comedians.

2014 Mikhail Gorbachev warns that tensions between America and Russia over Ukraine have put the world on the brink of a new Cold War. And what does Ukraine have that Russia, the Soviet Union and Russia again have wanted since the early czars?

2016 Republican Donald Trump is elected President of The United States of America, defeating democrat Hillary Clinton despite Clinton receiving 2.9 million more votes. It has only been a year? I’m exhausted.

Today’s thought questions. 1. What does the Ukraine have that Russia, the Soviet Union and Russia again have wanted since the early czars? 2. How does Russia plan to obtain this historically desired portion of geography?

I’m not answering question one nor am I speculating on question two. But you can Crimea a river or warm water seaport if you know the answers. I’m going to watch Carol Burnette reruns.

8645 and Out! Class dismissed.

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Monday, November 6, 2017 – The Missing Monday After Saturday College Football Awards

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Monday, November 6, 2017 – The Missing Monday After Saturday College Football Awards

Full Moon, Time Change, Crazy People, Please Go Vote and pretend it is yesterday. Even though it is Tuesday, November 7.

Today’s program is sponsored by 12th Man Moving and a real estate agent in College Station, Texas.

The Fickle Finger of Football Fate Award goes to teams with State in their name. Oklahoma State, Ohio State, Penn State, NC State, Iowa State all lost. With the exceptions Mississippi State and Michigan State, it was a dismal weekend if State was in your name.

You also receive the Slip Sliding Away Award for sliding down the ranks bringing mid-level bowl offers.

The One in a Row Award goes to Baylor for its victory over Kansas in the Battle for Big 12 Conference Last Place. Kansas, I am giving you an Ugly Uniform Award. That was way too much bright red and bright blue. You looked like a United States map on election night.

THE University of Texas wins the Purple Reign Award losing to TCU.

Speaking of Purple Reign in Lubbock Texas Tech loses to Kansas State in OT.

The Tide rolled through LSU as they get ready for some big time football with Georgia and Auburn on the horizon. Love you, Jalen. Do you Bama Fans realize the Iron Bowl QBs are both from Texas?

And now good news and bad news from The Land of Perennial Football Disappointments, College Station, Texas.

First the bad news – The Texas Aggie football team still has three football games left to play. New Mexico, Ole Miss, and LSU. The Aggies must win one to become eligible for a bowl game no one has ever heard of nor cares about. HWIT, How about Texas A&M and Texas Tech in The Hot Seat Bowl sponsored by Mayflower Moving Company? Bret Bielema from Arkansas can call the game because he’ll probably be out of work too.

More bad news – Sumlin’s contract buy out is $10 million. I feel confident that a GoFundMe page will not be necessary. Pretty sure the big maroon checkbooks have already put the money in the bank.

Now the good news. The Texas A&M Women’s Soccer Team won the SEC Tournament.

Further good news; tip off for Texas Aggie Women’s Basketball was last night.

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Friday, November 3, 2017 – Snarky Friday Football

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Friday, November 3, 2017 – Snarky Friday Football

My apologies for bloggus interruptus this week. Sometimes life gets in the way. Therefore, I have not been able to conduct the extensive research that I do to prepare for today. That really just means I have not looked at the ESPN app.

Good grief, Charlie Brown! Who programmed all of these games at 11:00 AM? I want names.

At the horrible hour of 11:00 AM, one can watch Penn State and Michigan State on Fox or Wisconsin and Indiana on ABC. Mississippi State is playing UMass on the SECN.

From the plains of Lubbock we have Kansas State visiting Texas Tech on FS 1. This should prove to a regular tortilla flinging contest.

In a game of Not Worthy for TV Coverage, Baylor and Kansas play for pride with hopes not to finish the Big 12 Conference Standings in DAL (Dead Ass Last). Basketball officially begins next week.

The 11:00 game of interest is on ESPN between Auburn and the Texas Aggies. Join me and other Former Students of Texas A&M University as we begin the Kevin Sumlin Farewell Tour. When we pay you large sums of money, we want more than a Fair-Well team. Even an upset will not save your seat, Coach.

Dear Coach Saban, is there anyone on your payroll that is ready for a head coaching position? Is there a way Texas A&M can clone you, Sir?

Coach Dabo? You got any one ready and prepped? Anybody at Ohio State? Wisconsin? Austin Westlake HS? Lake Travis High School?

At 2:30 ESPN2 brings us Iowa State and West Virginia. Are you serious? Iowa State is leading the Big 12? That ain’t right.

On CBS we have Georgia and South Carolina. That UGA dog is getting some serious committee notice. Like Baylor and Kansas, SC can also look forward to basketball season.

Stanford and Washington State are on Fox and Clemson and NC State are on ABC. West Coast crazy people versus East Coast crazy people.

The game of interest for the afternoon is BEDLAM! In Stillwater on FS1 with Oklahoma vs Oklahoma State. Go POKES! This should be a quarterback extravaganza.

Now we prepare for the evening games and the time change. As if 11:00 football games do not mess us up enough!

This one could be good one and hopefully knock Iowa State out of the Big 12 lead. At 6:15 THE University of Texas and TCU kick off on ESPN live from Amon G. Carter Stadium. This could be a defining win for Bevo and the Boys.

BJ and J and Lisa and Rick, please forgive me but I got to go with DNA and family when Alabama and LSU kick off on CBS at 7:00.

Don’t forget to set your clocks BACK one hour before you go to bed or fall asleep during these two West Coast games.

Oregon and Washington FS1 9:00 and Arizona and USC ESPN 9:45.

Meanwhile, it’s Maroon Out in Kyle Field for Auburn so let’s hump it Ags and

BTHO Auburn!!!

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