There's no excuse. . .

for blatant rudeness!! Yesterday I heard someone in a management position talk rudely to 2 different people (her office is across the hall from mine). I understand that she's not feeling well (and has been sick for at least or week). I even feel bad for her -- to a certain extent.

But, if your illness causes you to talk to others in a demeaning and/or unprofessional and disrespectfull manner -- stay home. I mean, let's be real here. There are many people who go to work daily who at some time or another have not been feeling their best. There are others who are dealing with difficult personal issues but still show up for work and perform their job duties without snapping at co-workers.

I don't care what your title is, where you received your college degree, what level of higher education you have completed, what your last name is or how much you're getting paid -- this does not grant you the right to be rude to others.

What's worse is when those being disrespected don't speak up for themselves. To be honest, this person behaves in this very same manner at times even when they are not ill.

How would I have handled the situation if it would have been me? Good question. Honestly, I would have had to make sure that I had the right frame of mind before I tried to deal with the situation. Sometimes it's best to choose to walk away and address the issue at a later date to prevent things from getting worse.

Saved & Single

What makes you think that just because I am an attractive woman of Godly intelligence that I'm incomplete without a mate? Who told you that without a man something's missing from my life? And if so, what would that be?

Love? I love myself and more importantly I love the Lord. He told me that when I delight in Him, He will give me the desires of my heart. Security? I have everything I need according to His riches in glory. Intimacy? Now, how's a man going to get to know me when he doesn't even know who he is in the Lord.

See my Father told me I'm above a ruby's worth and a gem does not seek, it is sought. I'm single and that's all right with me. See, it's not that I oppose relationships it's that I detest co-dependency. As a woman I know it is not my role to chase after any man. Esther 2:14 reads that I am to wait on my king and when he's delighted in me he will call me by my name.

My Lord does not intend for me to be needy or desperate. I am to be herished, Relished, Valued, and Honored. It's not my job to convince him or convict him of that. My mate will already know it and consistently show it and he will stay on his knees daily - not just to adore me but to praise the Lord for the virtuous woman he has found.

So, when you see me by myself - I'm not alone. I know what I have coming to me. I'm single and saved, and right now that's all I need to be!

- Author Unknown

Duped by Wal-Mart?

If you were one of the unfortunate victims who showed up at a Wal-Mart store in the wee hours of the morning, hoping to purchase a laptop only to find that they only had about 4 or 5 in stock (o.k. - a bit of an exaggeration) then click on the link below to make your frustration known.

http://walmartstores.com/GlobalWMStoresWeb/navigate.do?catg=224

I just had to let them know about my disgust with their unethical business practices -- even though I did not disturb my sleep by waking up before daybreak and heading out into the cold morning air to get to a store where there would more than likely be difficulty finding a parking spot within 1 block of the store. However, on behalf of one of my best girlfriends and one of my favorite bloggers (who loves to 'jus write'), Wal-Mart has recently received my opinion of their after-Thanksgiving Day Laptop Sale Scam. Hey, I'm just calling it what it was.

I Got It!!

Finally, I decided to buy a treadmill. I bought it from a friend this past Friday. It's about 2 years old and wasn't used much. I've used it 3 times since I got it from her. My goal is to lose 10 pounds (and keep it off). It works great. It has power incline, a heart rate monitor, book holder, a rack for weights (not pictured in photo) and some other nice features.

Check it out (Proform 360 P) --