S&G - Bits & Pieces

Well, on Saturday the Groundhog saw his shadow, meaning 6 more weeks of Winter. Let's see - Groundhog Day is February 2nd, and the first day of Spring is March 20th. You do the math.

Apparently the Mexican Government has it's panties in a wad - again. Seems that they're all upset because the U.S. Border Guards have fired tear gas at the Mexicans who have been shooting at them, using slingshots with steel balls, throwing rocks and even using knives. How dare those gringos use non lethal force to protect themselves!

And a bill has been presented to the Mississippi Legislature to hold restaurants responsible if they serve obese people. The bill won't pass, but can you picture this? Someone like Brian Urlacher, linebacker for the Chicago Bears who has about 4% body fat, is listed as "morbidly obese" according to the BMI index. I guess all restaurants would have to measure the heigth and weight of the customers before seating, and it would make drive-thru's interesting!

Finally, the local school district has decided that Middle School kids will have to take 3 years of a foreign language. By doing this, they cut the Arts section of the schools - something my eldest grand daughter excels at. Since a foreign language is now mandatory, I think I'd ask to study Latin, Aramaic or Arabic. What's the odds they end up with Spanish?

Almost forgot - yesterday was the Day The Music Died - Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper's plan crashed, killing all aboard.