Rave: Jenny, Lisa, Phillip, Mom, and I went to Grapefest in downtown Grapevine on Saturday. Although it was a little crowded and warm, we had a great time tasting several good wines and browsing interesting stores. If you’re willing to walk, you could even park for free. We tried wine samples at Su Vino, a winery that also lets customers make their own wine, and Lone Star Wine Cellars.

Rant: I am SICK of hearing about OJ Simpson. Yes, he probably did it and got away with it (except for that big civil judgment, which still won’t bring either victim back to life). The whole situation is tragic, but let’s be realistic here. How can anyone expect justice in a broken world run by broken people? Killers go free, innocent people get convicted, and people commit millions of crimes every year without even getting caught. But God is watching, and he will judge all as he sees fit.

Rave: If you get Spike TV, check out a show called MXC. It takes clips of a bizarre 1980s Japanese game show and dubs them with hilarious English commentary. The contestants go through crazy obstacle courses such as boulder runs, giant log rolls, and the Spinning Surfboard of Death. It’s hard to explain adequately, so just watch!

Rant: I want every U.S. soldier out of Iraq by next summer, but that’s not going to happen.

Rave: After my initial distaste and months of warming up to the idea, I got my first pair of Crocs. Guess what? I love them! Naturally my pair are black and plain, at least as plain as Crocs can be. They are quite comfortable, and I plan to wear them some during our Disney trip in case we do any water rides. Hint: don’t try to save a couple of bucks by getting the knock-offs. Jenny tried it, and they just weren’t the same. Get the real deal. Oh, and if you happen to have a time machine, go back several months and buy stock in their manufacturer.