Stupidity at it's Finest Part II

I am having a bit of trouble in the make-up department.  I am normally the girl you see browsing the aisles at Target for the best mascara on the shelf, or the powder that is most like the ones they sell in department stores.  Well, I have had two bad hiccups lately.  All is fine and dandy, but my judgement seems to have really strayed when buying my last purchase.  

Have you all heard of La Prairie?  Yeah, me neither.  But low and behold, that is what I left Saks with on Saturday.  I went in to help Sarah pick out a red lipstick, I strayed to another counter, tried on a lipstick, didn't look at the price, purchased and walked out thinking all was right in the world, I mean hello, I had a great new red lipstick...... Until I saw my price tag.  "$59 and some change" I told Sarah in shock.  Needless to say, I am taking it back this week.  I can't handle this buyer's remorse.

Damn you La Prairie.

Stupidity at it's Finest

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Rev. Terry Jones has been on my mind A LOT today.  What on earth kind of idiot would think that burning the Quran would be a good idea?  Where will that get us?


I heard my favorite song on the radio today while I was driving back to work.  Lee Greenwood's "I'm Proud to be an American".  I guess listening to this song struck a nerve in me so I decided to write this post.  I know people may not always agree about religion, politics.... or music, but I have got to get this off my chest.  


I truly believe that by Terry Jones doing this, it will come with a whirlwind of consequences for all American's.  We aren't the most loved country to begin with, why pour salt on an open wound?  It scares me that one human being could be so stupid and arrogant.  He keeps talking about how people over seas have burnt down churches and killed Christians, etc.  But isn't what he is planning on doing September 11th, completely against what he preaches about every Sunday in the first place?  You don't want persecution against Christians in other nations, so why prosecute non-Christians here in America.  He calls himself a Christian, a Reverend for that matter, yet he is going to burn religious text of Islam.  What is that going to accomplish?  Nothing, except put American's in danger and put our troops over seas in a world of danger.  Instead of burning a book, why not reach out to the Islamic community and be a witness to those you think that are lost.? Tell them about your God.  Tell them how he saved you from a life of emptiness.  Tell him how your God died on the cross to save you from your sins.  What is burning a book going to do?  What will it help?  Does Terry Jones think if he burns this Quran, that the Mosk they want to build  a few blocks away from ground zero won't happen?  Wake up, Mr. Jones..... It's not as simple as burning a book.  If you want to be a witness for Christ, then be a witness, don't trash other people's religious views just because they are different than yours.  I don't think it says anywhere in the Bible that you should go burning Quran's if people don't believe in the same God that you do.  Rather, the Bible says:


Matthew 28:19, 20 - “Go there fore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

Mark 16:15 - And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.”


Terry Jones, what you are doing as selfish.  "The Flag Still Stands for Freedom" (Lee Greenwood).  That is freedom of speech, I understand.  But also freedom from religious persecution.  Don't be the person you are preaching against.  Be the person God intended for you to be.  Be his witness, not a book burner. 

"There's Only One" Day Left Until OU Kick-Off!

Random Morning Post

Hey there!  Who watched some college football last night?  I know for sure that my husband did!  I watched a few snaps but was too busy super cleaning for company this weekend.  I am so excited for tomorrow!  I get chills thinking about OU running out onto Owen Field.  Boomer Sooner!  The weather is going to be fabulous, I am stoked.

In other news, my Dad was on the computer this morning and we chatted for a few minutes.  He was looking for a hummus recipe.  Haha, yes, this caught me completely by surprise as well.  For a guy who normally likes steaks and chili, he doesn't really strike me as the hummus type.  I sent him a link to the Pioneer Woman.  Anyone looking for a simple hummus recipe, this one looks great - http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/05/classic-hummus/

Also this morning, while I was busy getting my daily dose of celebrity gossip, I came across this short video.  This explains to all of my friends why I love country music so much.  Taylor Swift signed autographs for 14.5 hours at the CMA Festival.  How awesome is that?

HOT HOT HOT...

The heat wave of the year... or should I say century (because for the life of me, I can't ever remember it being this hot) is rolling through Tulsa like fire.  On days like today, here are the only things I can think of:

Stay cool, Okies and Texans!

In Remembrance...

UGA - Cool as Ice!

How come Oklahoma gets so hot this time of year?  Is there an ocean where we can lay out at the beach?  No.  Is there a nice cool breeze in the evenings?  No.  Just hot, humid, stale air.  People in these parts concentrate on keeping hydrated and cool during our warm summer months.  But what about are furry friends?  Do we concentrate on keeping them cool as well?  Heck, we are hot and we aren't covered in FUR!

Velcro Dog has a doggy pool in our backyard that I fill with water and ice on days we are outside for a long period of time.  I even put little rubber duckies in the pool this year.  You should see Tank with them, it's like he is bobbing for apples.  Tank will not sit down in the pool.  Only stand, drink water and try to get his duckies out of the water.  Maybe I should consider just filling his pool with ice?  You think then he would just sit on it?

My boss sent me the following photo this afternoon. Now this pup has the right idea!!!

And it's not just this dog who loves ice.

UGA (pronounced UH-guh) is the name of a lineage of bulldogs who get the opportunity of becoming the University of Georgia's mascot.  I was telling my friend Ande, that Georgia's bully mascot sits on bags of ice during hot football games.  Please read below this insert from Wikipedia:


The dogs, tended by members of the Seiler family, are present at every Georgia Bulldogs home football game, most away games, and many University-related functions. Uga wears a spiked collar and a red jersey with varsity letter. In 2007, he wore a black jersey for the "Blackout" game against Auburn. Uga is friendly and outgoing, and loves to lick children who attend the games.^{[citation needed]} His jersey is made from the same fabric as the players' official game jerseys. Uga is even issued an official student identification card. Uga travels in an air conditioned dog house and sits on bags of ice at games, as the breed is susceptible to heat stroke (a problem in the humid southeastern United States).

So please remember readers, Bully's aren't the only dogs who get hot in this WARM weather!  Take precaution and make sure your furry friend has fresh cold water at all times and try not to make him or her be out in this nasty heat too long...... For more information on keeping your pet safe during the summer months visit this link from the Humane Society: 
http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/summer_care_tips_for_you_and_your_pets/