Oh, that grape juice nonsense just kills me every time.
jennu | Homepage | 01.14.08 - 10:20 pm | #

Is this for real? Cue banjo music.
mrs g | Homepage | 01.14.08 - 11:04 pm | #

You know, I was born in Nacogdoches, and I love it all to pieces... the pine trees, the red dirt... love it. But that sweet simplicity can turn on you in a heartbeat, can't it?

I'd like to say I can't even believe your story, but I well can.
Stefani | Homepage | 01.15.08 - 9:17 am | #

East Texas is Baja Oklahoma.

Yes, I'm a Texas. (Far South Coast)
Brave Sir Robin | Homepage | 01.15.08 - 12:46 pm | #

I think it's high time to introduce a basic IQ test, required of all public officials running for office.

Who's with me?
The Truffle | Homepage | 01.15.08 - 1:14 pm | #

Hey, now, Robin, as someone with extended family in both East Texas and Oklahoma I have to say, uh, I don't know what to say. Except that like Stefani, I can't claim to be surprised.
kcb | Homepage | 01.15.08 - 1:55 pm | #

Actually, the Greek words for wine and grape juice are, well, the same.

The problem is: does anyone actually think that in the days before refrigeration, in a warm climate, anyone actually ever drank grape juice? Of course not! Fermentation was the only way to preserve the calories in the, uh, fruit of the vine.

People can be so darn ridiculous. And, apparently, anti-Catholic. (Not to mention anti-gay.)
Rebecca | Homepage | 01.15.08 - 2:39 pm | #

And dancing. Don't forget the dancing. With alcohol and gay bars, dancing is sure to follow.
more cowbell | Homepage | 01.15.08 - 5:52 pm | #

Oh man. You think he'd stop while he was ahead, wouldn't you?
Sometimes, I have deep, deep desire to be gay, just to spite people like this. I mean, I'm already Catholic, so with a little effort, I could really offend people.
K. | Homepage | 01.17.08 - 4:37 pm | #

I donated eggs twice to gay couples, and I swear that the altruistic pleasure of helping people reproduce is far outweighed by imagining the impotent outrage of people like this Bubba. Ahhhhh
Kira | Homepage | 01.17.08 - 6:56 pm | #

I found your blog through bobinrob and thoroughly enjoy stopping by and reading. You are truly a gifted writer. I had to laugh at your Sulphur Springs story. My mom was born there and I still have family there. Not many people know about Sulphur Springs....
Stacy | 01.21.08 - 5:30 pm | #

yes, sadly what you say is true... and the the most unfortunate part of this story is that there are still avid supporters of this guy!!!

I, as a citizen of Sulphur Springs, can not wait to campaign against this bigot!!!
Kendall Scudder | 04.26.08 - 12:47 am | #