Um, Seriously?

This could be among the worst Christmas decorations I've ever seen! So terrible, I thought it was a bad joke...it's for real though. Some of you that read this blog may have seen the same ad. The ad reads"

Let Your "Light" Shine For Christ This Christmas Season!

"Looking for an effective way to express your Christian faith this Christmas season to honor our Lord Jesus? Now you can.... with the "Original Christmas Cross" yard decoration.

Light up your front yard, porch, patio, driveway, business, organization or church this holiday season with a stunning Christmas cross."

Maybe the idea looked good on paper but in real life?? I'm thinking this is not the most effective way to let your light shine for Jesus! You won't see this cross "burning" outside my apartment this Christmas! ;-P

I'm not the only one thinking this decoration is a bad idea. The website has a "rate this product" section. Below is a paste of a rating I wanted to share...

Product Rating: (2.60) # of Ratings: 5 (Only registered customers can rate)

Zach on 11/13/2008, said: "This is not an effective way to share the message of Christmas! Several of my friends have commented on how this cross is reminiscent of the KKK since it has the appearance of being on fire when lit. I would suggest a nativity scene instead. As always, the best display of Christ during the Christmas season is our love for one another and our care for those in need. Want to portray Christ this Christmas? Give of your time and money to someone in need (sick, elderly, homeless, etc.) I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas. God bless."

btw...Sams Club is playing their Christmas music already, though it's still a little early for me!

Take Two! But Not Twenty Six Point Two!

I've signed up for the Indy 500 mini marathon, for the second time in the past several years. The first year I ended up having to work the day of the race, but was able to sell my registration to someone else. I'm trying it again! They are projecting over 40,000 runners to take part that day. I'm on the list now to get the newsletter. Um, woot? I've copied and pasted below. Seriously though, I'm fired up! Who else is in?

10/31/08

Jason Hayden

Thank you for registering for the 2009 500 Festival Races (Mini-Marathon, 5K, Training Series, and Team Challenge) Entry. Your Registration is confirmed, and you may use this email as your Registration Confirmation.

The Mini-Marathon Field Over 60% Full! Online registration for the 2009 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Finish Line 500 Festival 5K has been open since May 3 and the field is already over 60% full. Over 21,000 people from 47 states and 8 countries have registered. The OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, the nation’s largest half-marathon, is scheduled for May 2, 2009.