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Well, yesterday's post was deleted by Blogger's technical difficulties. so here's the long and short of it:
Ezekiel 16:12 - it's okay to pierce your nose.
And no, I'm not doing it, although I think the minute studs and minuscule rings are really cool.

And on to today: I was very thankful to overhear people talking in the doctor's office about their displeasure of having Lady Gaga perform on American Idol. Like them, I was pleased at how Scotty performed, that he took what advice she had that was worth something and used it, and that he recognized her as the Proverbs 1 woman that men should avoid. After scanning the internet I realized just how much a minority I was in and how depraved our country truly is. And the more I think on her performance, the more I've come to this conclusion: it doesn't matter how well you sing or how many your records you make, if you dress, talk, and act like a prostitute, you are one. I don't understand why so many mothers think it's okay for their girls to watch and desire to be like the "stars" today. Jennifer Lopez may be a sweet judge on American Idol and have a beautiful physique, but her video and performances are/were overtly sexual, as were Taylor's and some of the other performers. Why can't they just be good musicians and not pimps and prostitutes?

I'm a little disappointed to have obligations this weekend so that I can't attend the free Scotty concert. (And I hope all the traffic on the road tomorrow won't mess up Abigail's wedding!) But on the flip side, I was a little startled to read the advice from another small town to Garner's police: "Your number one problem will be ten and eleven year old girls."  REALLY?  WHERE are the mothers? Sometimes I truly wonder what this world is coming to.  And then someone like Scotty comes along, reminding people that morals and values and faith and a good upbringing DO make a difference. Go Scotty, Go!

Comments

Jennifer said…
He cracked me up dealing with Gaga! I wish I could go tomorrow too, but I certainly don't want to sit around for 2 hours.
Becky said…
ditto!!
I was seriously appalled and saddened by Lady Gaga. Not only is it horrible for our kids (and adults) to be watching, but she must have such a low view of herself to act the way that she does.

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