What's going on in this world? Wait a minute, I know.....

As I reflect on all that's gone on in the world here lately I feel the need to get it out.  My topic is Paula Deen, George Zimmerman, and Big Brother.  First of all, Paula, let me begin by saying I don't not agree with using the 'n' word but that said I also don't agree with the 'r' word (retarded), the 'q/f' word (queer/fag).  I don't like calling any single group of people a name that is used in a deragatory way ~ men calling women (who are on an opposite side politically) the 't' word or 'c' word, the 'c' word (cracker), the 'h' word (honky), ect. ect. ect.  You get the idea.  Now that all said, for pete's sake we are all human and fall short of the glory of the Lord and SHOULD be able to forgive one another as we look to Christ to forgive us.  Now I realize all people aren't Christian so they don't understand this concept but come on. 

George Zimmerman - I don't believe for a moment that he intended to kill Trayvon Martin and as a mother my heart is saddened for BOTH mothers.  The only people who truly know what happened, how it happened, and all of the specific pieces are George and Trayvon.  Not the media.  Not the police and certianly not the GOVERNMENT!  The government has no business getting involved now that the jury has returned it's verdict.  If they want to get involved then why not get involved in the case of the 4 black men who beat a white ex-marine in Georgia.  Why is that case not a 'race' case?  Why do we continue to throw any kind of card?   Another example ~ I want my special ed child included in every aspect at school but when I need to I'm going to throw the 'my kid has special needs' to get them special privleges.  Racism goes in all directions regardless of color but yet no one likes it - myself included.  Here's a shocker ~ we are ALL human created in God's image.  We are ALL children of God.  Let's ALL act as such.

That said it leads me to Big Brother ~ where do I begin.....I was very excited to learn that a girl from my home town was on.  And on top of that she is attending one of my alumni colleges (Southwest Texas ~ now called Texas State) so that made it even better.  Welllll......I am very saddened and really disgusted that she's from Angelo, SWT, or even Texas for that matter.  She gives my town/college/state a bad name.  She is a MEAN girl with some very bad stuff spewing from her mouth.  She needs to learn the choices you make affect the choices you make.  How surprised will she be (and the others that are meeting the same fate) to learn that she's been fired from her job?  What will her fellow SWT/TS students think ~ will they treat her as she has treated?  I guess time will tell but let me just say ~ IN NO WAY does she represent me, my school, or my state!  She (and others in the house) need to grow up and learn how to treat people. 

Now with all this rambling said let me just say this ~ I am prejudiced.  I am prejudiced against those that are mean to others, those that don't pull their own weight, those that think they are better than others, those that abuse kids/animals/adults, and on & on REGARDLESS of color.  I am color BLIND when it comes to this.  White, black, brown, yellow, pink, purple, orange, or whatever color.   

 As Luke 10:27 states:

²⁷ He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’^[a]; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’  There you go!

 

 

^{Enough said.}

 

^{~  Saddened Me}

Where have YOU been?

So, what's been going on with you?  A lot I'm sure.  Same here.  Let's see February through now - rodeo, parents in for Spring Break, Easter, end of school (WOO HOO), trip to Vegas with some friends (had a great time and ate some AMAZING food), Tannar & Taylar finally home, visit with Candi, boat races, trip to San Antonio & Six Flags with all 4 girls (Rylee, Chandler, Tannar & Taylar), my NEW car got hit not ONCE but Twice, and here we are on the 4th of July.  Wow, that was a quick trip from February through June.  To say we've been busy would be an understatement but we've had a ball.  Let me see if I can find some pictures for you.

This year the girls and I entered some items in the Arts & Crafts part of our Stock Show & Rodeo that's held every February.  I'd say we are hooked.  They came away with ribbons and few extra dollars in their pockets and making plans for what they want to do for next year.

This is the scarf that Chandler made and won a 2nd place ribbon for.

 A scrapbook layout I entered and won for.

 Another winning scrapbook layout.

Rylee's first place winning scarf that she made.

First 'hit' was a hit & run in the HEB parking lot.  Just lovely!

Second hit was almost a hit & run as the girl that did it almost didn't say anything because she didn't think it did any damage.  $1300 later it was fixed.  No damage my @#$!

Headed to a wedding....

Tony & Tina's wedding that is.  It was awesome - will be seeing this one again.

Hash House A Go Go - can you say delicious?  Oh yeah!

We are ready for some 80's music at Rock of Ages - another will see again show.  You ought to see my Rock of Ages shirt!

Didn't get to stay here too long but we will next time, that's a promise.

 

 

 

 

THE GRAND CANYON!  'nuff said.

Sedona - beautiful.  Will have to take the girls there too.

Six Flags trip with four wonderful girls - Chandler 12, Taylar 10, Rylee 15, and Tannar 13.  Love these girls!