tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28850611399465124722012-02-17T14:15:26.622-06:00What can I say? I is who I is.Stephnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4151100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-56840106617959753782009-09-11T07:46:00.003-05:002009-09-11T07:54:50.368-05:00

Every year (at least every year since I've had a blog), I struggle with what to post on 9/11. Make no mistake, I will always try to post something because I want to do my smallest, littlest part to make sure my tiniest handful of readers here at Steph's Other Space don't forget either. I know it's been 8 years now and in our relatively immature American history, that probably seems like an

Stephnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-71426102242486748862009-07-15T10:56:00.008-05:002009-07-15T13:42:51.661-05:00

Let's play a game where I recap the news stories I've seen so far today while you read along (so it's not really a game per se but it does sound like fun, doesn't it?):Well, I think it's pretty common knowledge that my father was a policeman and I was raised accordingly. (I think I even remember that he occasionally received threats on his family, maybe? Feel free to clarify, P-Paw.) Anyway, what

Stephnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-29334420653693241092009-07-14T12:53:00.006-05:002009-07-14T13:07:40.225-05:00

From the same folks who introduced you to Julio Jones last summer... it's Getting To Know Greg McElroy. So, it'd be kind of nice if I could make a habit out of introducing you to The Next Big Thing at The Capstone year after year but for now I'll just take it one season at a time.PS: What's that you say? Greg McElroy looks vaguely familiar? Well, you might remember him from this... The Good

Stephnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-20869872484952702052009-07-13T12:24:00.003-05:002009-07-13T12:33:36.105-05:00

...be the first to know because I've been harping on the pig flu for quite some time. I think some day history will vindicate me as someone a little ahead of their time versus a silly, alarmist, hypochondriacal housewife (don't think I can't read minds as well!)Seriously, the only reason I sincerely believe that we must study history and teach it to our children is so we can learn from our

Stephnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-50605652712120452412009-07-10T14:01:00.006-05:002009-07-11T09:38:34.696-05:00

So what's the antithesis of Pastor Smith's honest assessment that the "king of pop is now bowing to the King of Kings"? It absolutely has to be Al Sharpton's statement at the memorial that was directed to Michael's three children: "Kids, wuhn't nuthin' strange about yo daddy!" Sir, I beg to differ...Exhibit A:(This is a photo from the raid on Neverland Ranch in 2003. TMZ.com posted about 50

Stephnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-14129351545464877482009-07-07T14:18:00.003-05:002009-07-07T17:09:15.858-05:00

I sit in my kitchen as I type these words with the sounds of the never-ending tribute to Michael Jackson in the background. I've wanted to post about MJ ever since his death... first, because everyone is talking about it and thinking about it even if they're not blogging about it and second, because I think there are some thoughts regarding the situation that I would very much like to share. So I

Stephnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-9673742989524775272009-06-20T07:29:00.004-05:002009-06-20T07:49:48.629-05:00

It has come to my attention that one of my dearest and oldest friends (Well, that doesn't really sound right. I'm trying to convey that our friendship encompasses several years, decades even... all the way back to the elementary school bathroom during a time when Lee Press-On nails were popular) started a blog. I honestly had no idea. Now I have to be totally, 100% transparent... I held my breath

Stephnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-41912555888476473132009-06-04T08:46:00.010-05:002009-06-20T07:51:55.495-05:00

I know it's been a while (late April to be exact) since I last posted and I will brief you on the situations that led to my absence at a later date (let's aim for mid-June, 'kay?) but I just had to take this opportunity to post one of my all-time favorite pics. In fact, I aspire to own a high-quality print of this very photo to hang in my house someday (because not everything that hangs in my

Stephnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-48679056180814045152009-04-28T12:35:00.011-05:002009-04-28T13:54:55.258-05:00

So is everyone sufficiently freaked out over the all the swine flu news? You should be. Unfortunately I don't have the time to attempt to scare you into a real respect for what this could mean for the next 6 to 12 months but I do have some brief thoughts on keeping our kids safe regardless of whatever is the bug du jour. Bear with me as I tell you how to raise your children (should I just turn

Stephnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-77065717429036368282009-04-23T10:08:00.003-05:002009-04-23T10:34:59.866-05:00

Before you get your underwear in a wad (no, I don't use the "p" word and I've had that conversation with most of you before. I've even embarassed myself on another blog by not knowing who Clinton and Stacy are when discussing this topic... but I digress), I didn't make that pic. I wish I was that good. I found it here (via my fb buddy, Krewe) and it's totally awesome from what I've read so far. I

Stephnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-22314276121192310892009-04-18T13:49:00.006-05:002009-04-18T15:18:45.883-05:00

... when THIS can curl your hair?Just in case you don't recognize these two long-lost homies, here's a brief description to bring you up to speed. One man is a socialist revolutionary who pals around with Marxist ideologues. The other man is the president of Venezuela. Speaking of Hugo Chavez, here's some of his greatest hits:“I have said it already, I am convinced that the way to build a new and

Stephnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-70466017975146112082009-04-11T12:08:00.006-05:002009-04-13T07:38:43.530-05:00

Based on our actions (or lack thereof), you'd think we're dealing with the friggin' Pirates Who Don't Do Anything. For anyone who ever thought Dubya was a warmonger, be very (and I mean very) happy I'm not Commander in Chief. I woulda blasted these terrorists back to the African coast 3 1/2 days ago and then invaded Somalia to clean up the rest of the country. Finally I'd stand on top of the

Stephnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-5772101785250097562009-04-02T11:23:00.005-05:002009-04-02T11:37:03.933-05:00

Sorry I haven't posted much lately but after quick glance at the blogs on my sidebar, everyone else has the same problem...too much to do and not enough time, certainly not enough time to post at my self-indulgent blog. Plus, I've had so much on my mind that I didn't even know where to start. I did want to share a juicy tidbit here that many of you may already know about via facebook (except for

Stephnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-83920882760919453582009-03-29T21:50:00.004-05:002009-03-29T22:13:17.229-05:00

Not many words tonight... today was in many ways a fantastic day yet I will go to bed tonight with a full mind and heavy heart. My two kids are sleeping peacefully and beautifully in their own beds tonight. That's fantastic. Three completely unrelated families that I've been following (in one form or another) struggle this very same night with their own children's health crises. That sux. I

Stephnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-15301590226295119512009-03-27T12:58:00.002-05:002009-03-27T13:13:46.720-05:00

Okay, here's the deal...I've been busy A LOT lately, which also means I'm exhausted (think fatigue-exhausted) so I haven't made much time for blogging. I'm fine... just tired. And what few fleeting moments of insight or possibly even wit (?) I do have are shared with my facebook community of friends (because, ya know, they comment and whatnot.) And to be fair, everytime I'm at the computer

Stephnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-104617888568681422009-03-17T13:39:00.006-05:002009-03-17T13:59:17.195-05:00

Really, I'm just posting this to revel a bit more with advanced apologies to one of my newbie commentators, Tamara. I promise it's not personal, it's football. :)PS: Be sure to vote ---------> (Plumberboy, I think we can afford this so long as it only happens every six or 7 years. However, I'm TOTALLY content if this series gets too rich for our blood.

Stephnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-78450363784664098162009-03-14T08:14:00.001-05:002009-03-14T08:16:25.962-05:00

I hope all who search the internet looking for info on the south Alabama shootings near Samson and Geneva will eventually run across this story. I have more to say on the matter but I'm not in the blogging mood lately. I'll be back sometime soon, God willing.

Stephnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-35623663622740738382009-03-08T18:32:00.005-05:002009-03-12T19:34:03.275-05:00

It's full of stories just like this. And b'ball really is one of my favs... it's so much fun to see something like that in person (I didn't this time but I was there when lil' Antoine laid it up against Florida!)By the way, did anybody catch G-Jo and P-Paw on ESPN Tuesday night?

Stephnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-66399869178704995292009-03-06T13:38:00.008-06:002009-03-06T14:19:20.322-06:00

I promise I will try not to turn this into a rant because honestly I do understand that this week--in the grand scheme of things-- is really not that bad, at least not sackcloth and ashes bad. But it has been pretty sucky to say the least (how eloquent is that?!?!) And I feel bad for my mother or anyone else who has had the misfortune of listening to me unload on them because I have a week's

Stephnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-41461682902617090692009-02-28T08:55:00.003-06:002009-02-28T09:25:52.728-06:00

Hi all... I just wanted to give you readers a quick yet vague update regarding a situation you may notice is unfolding (ever so slightly) here at Steph's Other Space. A woman has contacted me regarding the Siran Stacy post and she has commented on several of the posts below. I have since edited her comments only to remove her name and have otherwise left the comments untouched, though they have

Stephnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-2962066191911306442009-02-27T21:27:00.002-06:002009-02-27T21:32:09.428-06:00

Apparently Rihanna. Girl, you're worth way more than this. Don't ever forget it.

Stephnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-63738619093491158242009-02-27T13:12:00.010-06:002009-02-27T15:34:04.665-06:00

Okay, eventually I'll quit talking about my dogs (both here and on facebook) and maybe I'll even mention my kids a time or two but believe me, for now the dogs in our life are a lot less complicated! Anyway, I couldn't help but take a few pics and video of that crazy Palin Mae Sassafras of Calhoun County (or Miss Sassy if you nasty) enjoying the rain today. When I decided to get a dog and then

Stephnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-37284303133782662302009-02-23T18:17:00.003-06:002009-02-23T18:31:37.393-06:00

This is just crazy. But I don't feel bad for him... nope, not one iota. I've always believed that BIG-time talent almost always comes with BIG-time attitudes, despite pro players having about the best job on the planet. Okay, it's the beginning of a very busy week so I'm probably not going to post much here (unless a debate breaks out between me and anonymous from Dothan) but I will mention

Stephnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-29757375051247012492009-02-22T16:21:00.007-06:002009-02-23T08:00:01.613-06:00

Siran Stacy is scheduled to speak tonight at Frazer United Methodist Church in Montgomery tonight (like soon, maybe a couple of hours?) and hopefully you'll consider going if there's still time. Either way, please take a few moments to watch these videos (here and here... sorry, I cannot get them to embed into blogger for anything. Get thee behind me, Satan!) of Siran Stacy's recent visit to WSFA

Stephnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-18151067571205710382009-02-10T21:36:00.004-06:002009-02-10T21:47:02.841-06:00

This just in:That fight totally started when Chris Brown wore Rihanna's shirt, gold lacrame backpack, and pink Swatch without asking. (And is that her fingernail polish on his left thumb?!?!?)

Stephnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-55943066279796670762009-02-06T12:25:00.007-06:002009-02-10T21:50:15.065-06:00

Hopefully you've continued to read about the Lane Kiffin saga somewhere (since I haven't been able to stay on top of it for you here at Steph's Other Space) because it is good stuff. If not, here's a spot-on recap by Kevin Scarbinsky that oughta bring you up to speed. There's really nothing more for me to add because I agree 100% with Scarbo. But I will say this...that's some mighty big talk for

Stephnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-50183815138374706072009-02-05T12:43:00.009-06:002009-02-06T13:07:28.677-06:00

Sorry for my recent absence but we have lots going on in our household right now (perhaps I'll elaborate here someday) but I know y'all are clamoring for my take on yesterday's NSD (which is National Signing Day for those not in the know about such things.) I would really, really LOVE to expound but time just won't allow. (In fact, timewise, I shouldn't be posting at all right now.) So just read

Stephnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-45741337154233854492009-01-27T16:14:00.003-06:002009-01-27T16:26:07.717-06:00

Because I know that I know that I know I would've sought and secured the death penalty for this depraved couple. And not necessarily because I'm that good but because they are that bad (egregiously so) and if for no other reason than this trial is in Texas for crying out loud... I hear they still hang 'em at sunset out there. Good thing The Father sees and knows all. Me thinks He won't take

Stephnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-68804881141459068042009-01-27T10:32:00.004-06:002009-01-27T11:34:30.764-06:00

I know I said I wasn't looking to bash Obama here (and honestly, I'm not looking but this stuff keeps popping up and sucker-punching me in the face!) Regardless, the last time I checked I was a girl and girls reserve the right to change their minds. Hey, at least I still have a mind as it's now quite apparent to me that Obama has lost his! Let me back up and say that I'm not mad (per se) that

Stephnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-83816541929161941902009-01-23T11:09:00.002-06:002009-01-23T11:10:34.599-06:00

... This makes me want to throw up. Obama is nothing if not an astute politician.

Stephnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-88490787991179365192009-01-21T09:01:00.012-06:002009-01-21T13:19:32.460-06:00

Seriously, there's something for everyone (including facebook crossovers!) I really am about to quit wasting time on the computer but not before I embed quite possibly the worst bootlegged video in the history of youtube. Maybe your computer's speakers are better than my laptop but just in case they aren't, the raccoon is saying "I got rabies for learnin'."UPDATE: I have three words: Hip Hop

Stephnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-60381268441320793232009-01-21T07:59:00.005-06:002009-01-21T12:40:30.920-06:00

For you Lacey, a pic that reveals the true owner of the purple Madonna gloves (with Jay-Z still in the ridiculous hat while Beyonce/Sasha Fierce thinks to herself "If he wasn't worth a gazillion dollars..."):And this is for "anonymous" who seems to get her feathers all ruffled by Jay-Z's hat and gay priests. Oh yeah, it's also for anyone who can grasp the absurdity that is Aretha Franklin's hat,

Stephnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-4461096014304322752009-01-20T13:35:00.002-06:002009-01-20T13:39:27.655-06:00

Honestly, I'm done talking about today's events right after I post this pic:Mr. Z, I know it's quite frigid out there today but that hat? Really? No, seriously, history in the making and that hat? Can I get a what what?

Stephnoreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-51014196478471249062009-01-20T12:51:00.002-06:002009-01-20T13:09:56.909-06:00

Are you waiting for me to comment on today's historic events? Well, it is historic no matter your views on the candidate (read: don't listen to Rush Limbaugh...ever!) as it's only the 44th President in this country's history. That said, today is not the day to wax poetically about the future of our country. I'm sincerely happy that people perceive today as a huge step forward in the ongoing

Stephnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-56337959442251543362009-01-18T17:01:00.003-06:002009-01-18T17:07:18.351-06:00

I am so glad someone over at NBC convinced Lorne Michaels that you don't always have to be uber-raunchy to be funny (Thanks Ms. Fey!) In fact, I'll bet SNL's ratings have gone up since they decided to cater to those of us whose IQs are a wee bit higher than the average oversexed high school jock.

Stephnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-10779997926060186312009-01-16T09:32:00.009-06:002009-01-22T14:12:17.402-06:00

Can you believe I actually have this date circled on my calendar because Friday Night Lights is FINALLY back on NBC. Of course you can! Remember this? Well, I gave up on trying to watch it on DirecTV. It turns out I had other things to occupy my thoughts this fall. Which is probably a good thing because now I can turn my undivided attention towards Lyla and let's be honest it's really all about

Stephnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-57990880962117095922009-01-13T07:44:00.002-06:002009-01-13T07:49:38.867-06:00

You know how I offer up public service announcements (PSAs) from time to time? Well, here's another one. That's just FYI as I thought it might be especially useful this time of year. You're welcome.PS: I've frequently put VapoRub as far into my nasal passage as humanly possible and I would have eagerly rubbed it directly onto my sinus cavity and/or my brain if I had something that was long

Stephnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-56273721513372648912009-01-12T09:42:00.005-06:002009-01-12T09:55:02.267-06:00

I know a lot of people were a little more at ease with President-Elect Obama after his choice of Rick Warren for the invocation at the inauguration. Unfortunately, I figured something like this would eventually happen. Now I'm not giving up on Barack Obama and his ability to lead our country in a positive direction (nor am I saying "I told ya so") but I am quite concerned about Obama's propensity

Stephnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-69430919554301523012009-01-12T08:32:00.003-06:002009-01-12T08:36:59.440-06:00

It's called It's Me or The Dog and I think it comes on The Animal Planet channel. (I don't really know because it just happens to be on the TV sometimes, right after some animal talent show that my kids watch.) Anyway, I'm amazed at how stupid these people are with their dumb, mean dogs. There's some evil pomeranian on there right now named Teddy Pom-Pom and I wonder why they don't dropkick

Stephnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-82757421540983398672009-01-09T09:39:00.003-06:002009-01-09T10:00:20.646-06:00

but this takes my mind off the pain:I'm pretty sure that's the head ref from last night's BCS Championship game. And for those of you who care, I was in fact pulling for The Gators. Seriously, who doesn't love Tim Tebow? (Okay, there's probably at least one. As for me, I may eventually purchase a 1-5 UF jersey. That's fair warning, P-Paw and Plumberboy. I'm sorry, but he's the definition of "

Stephnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-21874455004523126022009-01-07T17:06:00.002-06:002009-01-07T17:21:08.478-06:00

I know that title is kind of an unusual one for what I'm about to post but I think it's appropriate (although, to be fair and balanced, I think it's always appropriate to mention that our God is an awesome God!)The woman I've mentioned before, Hope, passed away this morning. Just read her husband's blog entry for yourself and then please pray for him and his family. He has lots of questions and

Stephnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-67024905720946261372008-12-29T15:21:00.005-06:002008-12-29T15:52:17.164-06:00

... but two of my blogging buddies (so to speak) are in major need of prayer. Honestly, I'm humbled and humiliated and flabbergasted to think of all the trivial things I worry about on a daily basis when currently (as in right this very minute) there are actual significant things happening all over the world (not the least of which is this.) First up is a woman I have never met named Hope. She

Stephnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-16779366355648459552008-12-23T15:07:00.006-06:002008-12-23T19:36:22.673-06:00

God has really had the word "hope" on my mind and in my heart a lot lately. And I mean a lot. It all started with this dear woman, whom I implore you to pray for through our Lord Jesus Christ as Hope and her family are certainly deserving of our prayers and thoughts this Christmas season. And man I wish she knew just how much she is on my mind. All. the. time.Then I read this today. I forwarded

Stephnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-55774158556805283102008-12-23T13:50:00.009-06:002008-12-23T19:39:44.574-06:00

Can you tell which of my sons is easy-going and which one is, um, not so much? My mother-in-law took our boys to see the Walmart Santa (obviously) while we were in Atlanta for the SECC game. These complimentary (using that term loosely) pics are definitely keepers!Speaking of Santa, here's a verbatim (well, minus the embedded links) copy of Ricky Bobby's wish list to Santa:1. Viking helmet (bet

Stephnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-27502885718316595392008-12-23T08:22:00.005-06:002008-12-23T08:35:00.627-06:00

Have y'all heard about this story? Amazing, though it really shouldn't be. I know firsthand that miracles abound in hospitals but "ye of little faith" are we, all of us, in this present day and age. May the miracle of Jesus' birth, death, and resurrection be real to you this Christmas season because...well...it is.PS: Be more informed than that silly Rabbi on The Today Show this morning. The

Stephnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-34172587880348950322008-12-19T15:58:00.004-06:002008-12-19T16:13:20.289-06:00

...meanwhile, I suggest Mt. Cody find a new girlfriend! :) We HEART you, Terrence!

Stephnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-3217729078774182912008-12-14T14:21:00.003-06:002008-12-14T14:30:14.822-06:00

Editor's Note: This isn't open to just Tom, our resident techie. I would actually love input from all of my dear readers. We're interested in getting a new camcorder . Well, actually I'm interested in getting a new camcorder... Plumberboy is content to use any Christmas money we may or may not get to pay off Holiday expenses. (He can't understand why I'm embarassed by our Zack Morris-esque

Stephnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-10069475335522145402008-12-11T15:08:00.004-06:002008-12-11T15:21:42.839-06:00

How much you wanna bet the prosecutors in this case will rethink seeking the death penalty? It's times like this that I have a strong (yet fleeting) desire to spend the remainder of my life toiling away as a DA. Alas, I just have to take comfort in knowing Caylee is going to have her bestest Christmas yet while her monster of a mother rots in jail. Good riddance, Casey...Do not be deceived: God

Stephnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-51870701870623977352008-12-08T10:05:00.010-06:002008-12-08T11:43:06.635-06:00

They called it Ali v. Frazier and that's how it felt. There were punches. There were counterpunches. There were the equivalents of sucker punches by UF's Brandon Spikes. In the end, Bama was knocked out of the title ring by Florida Tim Tebow. Saturday night was the closest we've ever had to a playoff and Bama didn't make the cut so I won't complain in the least about being 12-1 but left out of

Stephnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-82657748067927668412008-12-05T21:29:00.005-06:002008-12-05T21:34:48.760-06:00

So there's a decent chance I'll be on TV at some point during the SEC Championship tomorrow. Plumberboy and I are sitting down low in the Alabama endzone, most likely somewhere near the UA band. I'll probably be wearing a crimson and white striped shirt and holding a sign that reads "Thanks Freddy & Doris... Matthew 7:11" Freddy and Doris are the sweet people that sold us their tickets (for face

Stephnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-30159131308253369672008-12-04T15:19:00.001-06:002008-12-04T15:20:47.027-06:00

Stephnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-35599005500051152312008-12-04T11:16:00.004-06:002008-12-04T11:20:21.127-06:00

Hey Nick, don't feel too bad. This wasn't your fault... or was it?

Stephnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-77304131482175391562008-12-03T16:41:00.003-06:002008-12-03T16:46:14.406-06:00

Hopefully all the Aubo readers took my advice and studied up on Mike Leach. They will be hearing that name a good bit over the next few days. Just for anybody who's keeping up, that does in fact make #4. Coincidence? I think not.

Stephnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-57206806819169401082008-12-02T14:08:00.003-06:002008-12-02T14:11:33.128-06:00

This just confirms what I already knew: 2007's seniors were a joke. Now, if I could just find out if DJ Hall really did knock up JPW's girlfriend.... Hop to it, Ian!

Stephnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-25968849879514183362008-12-01T22:15:00.005-06:002008-12-02T14:12:04.738-06:00

I just think this is funny (which I'm pretty sure is okay because it's still UT, even without Phat Phil.)

Stephnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-40194290326680870532008-12-01T07:56:00.003-06:002008-12-01T17:48:00.992-06:00

I'd like to dedicate this to Stacy and Holly:I believe in 36-0... and love it!

Stephnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-21978359655168472552008-11-30T16:09:00.004-06:002008-12-01T08:08:29.891-06:00

Iron Bowl highlightsWhat more is there to say? That game was everything I knew had hoped it would be. Well, maybe I wished the margin of victory would have been a little greater but I'll take it. :) Bama has been down and oh-so-out over the past few years so it has not been easy to remain a true fan, especially considering the sacrifices made. But yesterday, it was totally worth it. It was like

Stephnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-3295918549997049562008-11-26T09:03:00.011-06:002009-01-20T07:46:20.691-06:00

*Editor's note: Happy Thanksgiving in advance! I can't believe tomorrow is Thanksgiving!?!? Such a shame it had to fall on Iron Bowl week and my grandma's birthday... :) This post will probably be it for the next few days so I hope you all have safe travels. May we all remember the things God has blessed us with over the past 365 days. He's certainly blessed me with too many things to name here (

Stephnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-2684656018906130242008-11-25T19:36:00.003-06:002008-11-25T19:43:25.740-06:00

Here is a good article on ADHD. If you have a kid with ADHD, do yourself a favor and read the article. Very interesting with good points made by both sides. PS: In case you're wondering (and I know you are), Ricky Bobby does in fact have ADHD and you would not argue otherwise if you spent a day (or less) with him. However, we do not medicate him despite two doctors and one "behavior therapist"

Stephnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-9972813583315768472008-11-25T11:51:00.005-06:002008-11-25T13:11:41.987-06:00

I went to the Thanksgiving program at Ricky Bobby's school this morning and during the clean-up afterwards I noticed that his desk was packed with junk. Obviously, being a good nosey mom, I started trying to sort through all the trash, important papers, etc. Imagine my surprise when I stumbled upon three books crammed into his little cubby, most notably one that was entitled Does a Worm Have a

Stephnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-12599427104409786062008-11-24T19:17:00.006-06:002008-11-25T13:18:42.866-06:00

... I don't care what he wears, so long as he is still our coach. (And winning... let's not forget winning.) But wow! That sweater is, um, bold to say the least.Nick Saban 11/24/08 Press Conference Pt. 1Roll Tide...PS: It is in fact Iron Bowl week so look for completely gratuitous Alabama football posts. Like you've got anything better to do. Hmmmmph.

Stephnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-58080379363214013602008-11-24T07:37:00.002-06:002008-11-24T07:37:53.014-06:00

Just win!

Stephnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-70270635786237246272008-11-23T19:32:00.006-06:002008-11-24T07:22:57.413-06:00

Doggone it! I really REALLY wanted Bama to be the ones who got to do this to Texas Tech. How good would it feel to smack talk smack to this guy??? (I had at least a hundred one-liners for him, all of which had to do with the fact that he wears MAKEUP to play football!)Sure, OU is good. Real good. But come on, how many times do I have to tell you (read: quote Bear Bryant)... the same things win

Stephnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-1783166148682748012008-11-20T12:07:00.011-06:002008-11-24T07:25:27.365-06:00

All this bailout talk reminds me of Eddie Murphy's "White Like Me" sketch... I guess he really was ahead of his time! Go ahead... watch Eddie Murphy at his finest (well, this might actually be Murphy at his finest but can you really pick just one?!?)Seriously, where I can find one of those banks? Hmmmm...

Stephnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-59234921640285663702008-11-19T19:11:00.002-06:002008-11-19T19:18:02.262-06:00

Why oh why do they leave all the good stuff out of our history textbooks? PS: Apparently it wasn't all his mother's fault but I think it's safe to assume that she did screw up majorly somewhere along the way.

Stephnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-85416093544100533142008-11-19T11:08:00.009-06:002008-11-20T12:35:21.266-06:00

Do you guys remember when UA basically hired Rich Rodriquez and then he backed out (purportedly after reading some of the bigoted posts all over the Bama boards about his Hispanic heritage... not to mention his wife)?!? Well, turns out we dodged a bullet so a big thanks to those ig-no-ray-mooses, and I mean that from the bottom of my heart. Anyway, this all reminds me of a funny pic we took the

Stephnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-19343311459439137782008-11-14T12:36:00.012-06:002008-11-25T12:18:46.726-06:00

OF NOTE: Be forewarned, the video link below contains foul language as well as an unhealthy fascination with gynecological matters. Watch with caution (or don't watch at all and just imagine a bunch of LSU fans being--gasp!--vulgar.)My dad emailed me this link earlier today but luckily I had just taken my diuretic/blood pressure pill so I think I'm okay (though I'm not sure I'll chance watching

Stephnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-41457483327302907252008-11-14T07:42:00.010-06:002008-11-14T13:03:36.556-06:00

Here's a direct quote--update: turns out to be more of a paraphrase but tomato, tamato--from Nick Saban's call-in radio show last night (courtesty of Ian Rapoport's blog... I always try to give credit where credit is due):"On paper, people say we should beat Mississippi State," Saban said, getting worked up. "But this team has worked its tail off and won in some hostile environments and done

Stephnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-52200688083501100282008-11-12T15:25:00.008-06:002008-11-13T14:05:16.770-06:00

PURE AWESOMENESS (In content--not pixel quality--but I think you'll get the gist): Hey everybody... Pee-Paw turned 60 today!!! I'm really, really, really hoping my mom will dig up an "afro" picture of him for me to post here on the world wide web but to be honest, this day has snuck up on me so I wasn't prepared. Rest assured, I'll be posting it here ASAP if she can indeed find it. It's so

Stephnoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-35582559172639027932008-11-12T15:15:00.002-06:002008-11-12T15:24:14.107-06:00

You like where this economy is headin'? Look, I'm honestly not trying to pick a fight... I'm simply trying to point out that electing Obama was NOT (I repeat, NOT!) a cure-all for the malaise this country sinks further into everyday. Now we are going to have Obama and his cronies in office making decisions as all of this unfolds. I suspect we won't be happy with the results but hey, it's change

Stephnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-44320110096285801782008-11-10T15:22:00.004-06:002008-11-10T15:27:56.371-06:00

I got carried away with all my research into the LSU band's playlist, etc (and by "etc" I mean the debate about whether or not them playing the song commonly referred to as "Neck" is racist and a swipe at the historic black college community) and almost forgot to mention that the LSU band actually played this... can you tell what that is?Here's a clue:Can you believe it???

Stephnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-50326627216391240552008-11-10T11:25:00.012-06:002008-11-13T13:53:24.206-06:00

Sorry in advance that this post won't be as scintillating as the title would suggest... Well, that picture really does tell the story... the whole story. Unfortunately/fortunately (however you want to look at it), my trip to the infamous Baton Rouge just didn't live up to the hype. Now mind you, I'm not talking about the actual football experience... that part was great and a much better game

Stephnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-12889895709230212632008-11-09T18:38:00.006-06:002008-11-09T19:04:30.457-06:00

...safe and sound. Can you believe it?!?!? More to follow soon but don't get your hopes up as my first trip to the legendary Death Valley was wholly uneventful. Except, uh, that little winning thang.SABAN: Bama would accept no Les* *I can't take credit for that little one-liner... I saw it on some pins this weekend!Yeah, you're right... it was definitely NOT about the coaches, this was about The

Stephnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-25374271831125295622008-11-07T07:56:00.003-06:002008-11-07T08:11:46.775-06:00

Okay, I've GOT to go get ready for my trip and shore up loose ends on the homefront before I hit the road but I wanted to see if you guys and gals would humor me while I'm on the road. I'm curious to know more about my meager readership (though I was really movin'n'groovin' on the ole blog meter when I first posted that Texas Tech photo... people from all over this great country were apparently

Stephnoreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-8173697049025191772008-11-06T06:49:00.003-06:002008-11-06T06:57:11.706-06:00

Seriously, I'm not going to dwell on the election (no, really, I promise) because what's done is done. I'm not going to "rally around" Obama either but I'm really not going to spend the next 4 years knitpickin' every little thing he does or doesn't do (in fact, I won't even comment on Michelle Obama's acceptance speech dress, unlike some in the media... be honest, you thought that dress was

Stephnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-74727803511212451872008-11-05T21:12:00.004-06:002008-11-05T21:31:51.586-06:00

I will make this quick because boyoboy do I have a lot to do over the next 36 hours. Turns out I'm going to Baton Rouge! I know, are you friggin' kiddin' me?!?!? It looks like I'll have regular-priced tickets sitting next to an Alabama fan... how sweet is that? (Ask me AFTER the game I suppose!) Anyway, after much gnashing of teeth, it turns out Plumberboy will stay home and I'll make the trip

Stephnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-51490025473690543472008-11-05T08:25:00.004-06:002008-11-06T21:36:13.385-06:00

... thanks for inspiring more "God help us!" and "God have mercy on us!" than I've heard in a long time. It's good to know more people in this country will be on their knees looking upward to our Father in Heaven for protection and peace today than yesterday. That's the bright side, right? Well, that plus the fact that Obama actually supports a playoff system for college football. Yes we can!

Stephnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-24373834483873314042008-11-04T20:37:00.004-06:002008-11-04T20:57:10.350-06:00

It's about 8:40 PM and I think it's safe to say the election is Obama's. Well, I guess Oprah won't have to return her fancy (probably $150,000+) dress. Now everybody just take a deep breath and remember:We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed...Therefore, we do not lose heart. Though

Stephnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-8973006440049272772008-11-03T13:36:00.010-06:002008-11-04T08:00:35.415-06:00

Regardless of who Texas Tech plays from this point forward, I will not be rooting for them to win. (Apologies to my sis-in-law who has a dear friend that played at Tech) Below is a pic of their student section on Saturday night vs. Texas... bunch of FA-REAKS! And that's not even mentioning their coach. Dang, momma (in my best Ellen Page Shopping with Virginiaca SNL sketch voice)... I'd freakin'

Stephnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-53322525593115603212008-11-03T11:50:00.006-06:002008-11-03T12:41:12.818-06:00

Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah.... hey, hey, hey.... goodbye.Don't look so sad,Phil! This one's for you... I believe it's called "Once I had a job on Rocky Top"PS: If my hair was as gorgeous as Crystal Gayle's, I would totally grow it that long, maybe longer. I'm just sayin...

Stephnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-373283767748539092008-11-03T10:06:00.009-06:002008-11-03T18:47:22.124-06:00

Well, T-minus 24 hours and tickin' away. Most folks seem to rejoice over the very thought that as of Wednesday, the campaigns will be over (duly noted that the election may not be decided by that time) but I personally would like to see it go on and on indefinitely because as it stands now, I think I'll be saddened by the results when this all shakes out. Yes, contrary to my gut instincts back in

Stephnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-44433819436288561142008-11-02T19:52:00.004-06:002008-11-02T21:48:31.964-06:00

Please forgive me for not posting this sooner. In what is probably the most glaringly obvious statement of the year, blogging is in fact just a hobby of mine (hello, Captain Obvious!) Therefore, it certainly takes a backseat to all the things that mommies/wives/rabid Alabama fans are responsible for. Also probably painfully obvious is the fact that I don't usually have time to thoroughly research

Stephnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-32158199792554709222008-10-30T21:02:00.004-05:002008-10-30T21:08:58.466-05:00

I quasi-promised a rebuttal of sorts to some of the comments from my last post but alas, it is 9 PM and I'm tired--really tired. I'm still shaking off a cold bug that leaves me drained and irritable despite finishing a round of antibiotics days ago. I thought I could drudge through another post but then my eyes went all crazy-itchy on me so I'm waving the white flag... but only for tonight. I

Stephnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-10358405286594060442008-10-30T14:03:00.006-05:002008-10-31T12:33:26.812-05:00

...you have checked out MckMama's blog for yourself by now. I hope you've been following her all along because if you haven't, you've certainly missed out on a tremendous blessing. Her story reads like a really interesting, well-written Christian made-for-TV movie... you know, the kind with lots of trial and tribulation but all along you know in your heart of hearts how the story is going to turn

Stephnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-55088467985922866532008-10-29T11:53:00.016-05:002008-10-31T12:34:31.364-05:00

I've sat down at my computer many, many times before to write this post but somehow it has never come to fruition... which is perhaps quite fitting for the topic of abortion. But now it is less than a week before one of the "biggest" elections of a generation so I figure I better get on the ball, although I should make it clear that abortion is not an election-year issue for me. It is a 365-

Stephnoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-82103716726603789662008-10-29T08:43:00.004-05:002008-10-29T08:49:17.513-05:00

I know I'm always bumming posts off of Ian Rapoport but this pic was too good NOT to post here. I may just make it my profile pic. :) (I know some Aubs may deduce that Nick Saban is kneeing Brandon Deaderick in the nads in this pic but he's actually initiating a chest bump with the player. Hmm... didn't know "Coach Satan" did those sort of things, did you???)

Stephnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-5767646843355770692008-10-28T13:25:00.001-05:002008-10-28T13:28:52.672-05:00

Stephnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-47207348820893338432008-10-28T07:54:00.008-05:002008-10-28T13:41:14.203-05:00

...I'll finally get around to posting more about politics (um, I have exactly 7 days to try to change the collective mind of 2/3 of the electorate but I'll settle for two or three random Obama supporters who might stumble across my blog.) For now I wanted to link to this story and implore you all to read, even though it is in fact UA-football-related. You won't be sorry you did, unless you don't

Stephnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-85715936226745526502008-10-27T10:08:00.005-05:002008-10-27T10:24:15.754-05:00

HAPPY 31st so that means I did NOT marry a younger man BIRTHDAY PLUMBERBOY!!!Yeah, he was plumbing...when plumbing wasn't cool.

Stephnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-41111088941937633982008-10-25T22:12:00.004-05:002008-10-25T22:24:34.163-05:00

Well, I'm pretty sure that's not exactly what Phil Fulmer said but potato, patato. If I wasn't so tired I'd stay up and listen to his postgame conference on the net just to see if he resigns. Alas, I'm tired (and still trying to kick a cold) and oh so ready for bed. Hopefully I'll actually get some sleep tonight despite the fact that Ricky Bobby is attending his first-ever sleepover party

Stephnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-2203033123351109242008-10-21T07:50:00.007-05:002008-10-21T08:19:53.499-05:00

I think I pretty much covered my feelings for UT last year so I thought I'd let the old-timers take it over this year. Below is a thread of comments from Ian Rapoport's blog on al.com and I think it perfectly encapsulates our fanbase's collective opinion of Tennessee.PS: Feel free to start your own thread here! ROLL TIDE...Posted by 69alumni on 10/20/08 at 8:48PMWell I hope they know the rivalry

Stephnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-22467352472243465582008-10-17T10:27:00.006-05:002008-10-17T11:06:59.718-05:00

I know, I know. I haven't talked much football around these parts lately. My sincerest apologies for that but please know that I most definitely have not forgotten about football. :) Anyway, I don't really have much to contribute since last week was a bye for Bama and well, I just don't have words for all the other *ahem* situations elsewhere in the SEC. But since pictures are worth a 1,000 words

Stephnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-37708137189204569582008-10-16T10:42:00.006-05:002008-10-17T11:04:32.940-05:00

If you watched the final Presidential debate last night any sort of political news at all in the past 24 hours then you know that "Joe the Plumber" is a political buzz phrase right now. You'd probably be surprised at how many political conversations Plumberboy actually has while he's on the job. Those plumbers sure can be a political bunch! I for one am just amused by all the similarities between

Stephnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-11054728811081886892008-10-15T14:11:00.004-05:002008-10-15T14:26:50.519-05:00

Friday Night Lights is already two episodes into the new season (with episode 3 airing tonight... TONIGHT PEOPLE!) and I still have not found a way to watch it. Does anyone have DirecTV??? Has anyone found a bootleg site for the new episodes??? How about a verbatim episode guide to bide my time??? Lyla and Tim are back on and I'm not able to tune in....... AYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!! Should I just

Stephnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-1448127210343374322008-10-14T16:55:00.009-05:002008-10-15T13:35:40.614-05:00

Good gravy! I know I shouldn't be surprised at the ridiculous level of incompetence (and clinical insanity!) nearly every single celebrity exhibits on a daily basis... yet somehow I always am! Exhibit A and Exhibit B. Those are just two of the readily available examples that appeared on usmagazine.com yesterday. Why, OH WHY (somebody please tell me!), do we let these people dictate any sort of

Stephnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-23795418361463798372008-10-13T14:59:00.009-05:002008-10-13T21:53:23.199-05:00

Apparently I was "tagged" by Shannon a few weeks ago so now--for the sake of blogging etiquette-- I must list 6 things you probably do not know about me (but let's face it, I'm not going to divulge any deep, dark secrets here... C'MON!) In no particular order:1. Despite a deep and abiding love for all things Crimson (except lipstick), I did not graduate from the Capstone and actually graduated

Stephnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-8069740781217046242008-10-13T11:11:00.009-05:002008-10-13T21:18:26.499-05:00

So, I know it's been a little slow here lately and my apologies to my one fan. You see, I just got the sweetest email from a friend of mine that was chock full of blogging encouragement. And to be honest, it couldn't have come at a better time. (So much so that it makes me wonder if my dear sister put her up to it since she has probably grown weary of my blogging complaints...) Regardless, that

Stephnoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-88738796768263977312008-10-10T15:54:00.002-05:002008-10-10T16:02:47.017-05:00

But this time it's not mine. It's a poll at PBS asking whether or not you think Sarah Palin is qualified. I got an email forward from my dad about it and decided to check it out just to see what all the hullabaloo was about. You can read all about it here and here. You can VOTE here. Just doin' my part to help a sistah out.PS: Upon further research, it appears that I'm extremely out of the loop

Stephnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-85130299912827569782008-10-10T08:46:00.003-05:002008-10-10T08:54:22.077-05:00

Go Gators! Gators Go!PS: I recognize that this means I am in fact talking football but it's not Bama ball so it doesn't alienate some readers count, does it?

Stephnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885061139946512472.post-75654495856185262022008-10-09T14:58:00.006-05:002008-10-09T15:28:42.662-05:00

Stocks plummeting, people panicking... and I'm not even talking about football (for once!) Nope, not this week in honor of the bye week for my beloved Crimson Tide. In fact, it's a bye week here at Steph's Other Space. Busy, busy times. Ugh.Alas, I couldn't see the Dow dips almost 700 points (again!) without making some sort of quasi-statement here. First of all, I'm glad I'm broke (relatively

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