.have a heart.

I am more than shocked and disappointed at the news of what transpired between a Dallas police officer and Texans running back Ryan Moats on March 18, 2009. What happened in front of the hospital where his mother-in-law lay dying of cancer was unbelievable. Shame on Officer Robert Powell who showed no compassion for human life and obviously had no common sense in a matter that truly was "life or death". Here's the full scoop, courtesy of ESPN.com: Officer delayed NFL player as his relative died. The video in the article is worth watching...you won't believe your eyes.

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It's 8:30 on a Monday evening. As I sit here in front of my computer with a warm cup of freshly homemade Starbucks (with a splash of my favorite Italian Sweet Cream); I have a confession.

I'm in a sports slump at the moment and I'm not proud of it.

I'm sure you may have wondered where in the world I've been. I don't have an excuse really. I can't use "traveling for work" as a reason because I've been home since my return from the NBA All-Star Weekend in February. And for whatever reason...here we are, surrounded by a ton of sports headlines and I've been M.I.A.

Hmmm, let's see. March Madness is here and I haven't blogged about it once. Manny finally signed with the Dodgers and I'm too burnt out on the subject to give you my insight. LT signing with the Chargers made me feel some enthusiasm but oddly enough it wasn't enough to boil over into my blog. Even today, Lance Armstrong goes for a tumble and breaks his collar bone and I've got nothing to say except, "ouch!"

For this my friends, I do apologize.

With all due respect, I am not saying that I am tired of sports. That's actually NOT the case AT ALL. I think the truth of the matter is, I've had too many non-sports related things going on in my life and it's causing somewhat of an anxiety/stressed/depressed feeling in my mind. No requests for pity here; I'm just trying to get you to see where I'm coming from. Ok, now I'm rambling. I will tell you though that the one semi-sports related topic that has been on my mind for the last several weeks is this. My thoughts and deepest prayers are still with the families of Marquis Cooper, Corey Smith, and William Bleakley who never returned home to their families after a day out to sea. This story was one that broke my heart.

*sigh*~ With that said, today I've decided to talk about something other than sports for a slight change. It's something that I happen to love (and I'm sure I can speak for most gals out there).

PURSES!

Yup, that's right PURSES. For you guys that want to stop reading...fine. But you might want to understand a thing or two about why girls have a passion for purses.

So, any fashion-minded girl who looks to enhance her style can always turn to a cute purse. You see, it's a statement. A way to tell someone: look what I've got on my arm and yes, it belongs to me. It's no secret girls carry a number of different things everywhere they go. Some common finds in my own purse would be:

• wallet
• makeup bag
• sunglasses case
• iphone
• keys
• ipod (sometimes)
• a pen
• gum/candy

Right there you can see the need for a purse, right? So, if a girl has to carry her essentials anywhere and everywhere, why not make it as stylish as possible? Now, you may wonder why some girls want to carry more pricey bags than others? It's simple. Look at it like this...it's like a car. Some people drive a Honda and some people drive a BMW, it's a preference just like a purse. The other awesome thing about a cute purse is that you can use it with more than one outfit. It can even make a so-so outfit look like so much more! To prove my point, check out these comparisons:

So guys, the next time you think a purse is a waste of money...think again! It's one of the best accessories a girl can have. And ladies, one sidenote: it's ok to want different wallets to coordinate with different purses. Just don't forget to grab your ID when you are switching them out. :)

Love,
Peace,
& Handbags,
-c

.81 it is.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.— For Bills fans filling out their programs: Yes, folks, T.O. will be No. 81.

The Buffalo Bills said Thursday that newly signed receiver Terrell Owens will be getting his familiar number, and that second-year receiver James Hardy will be switching to No. 84.

Hardy, the team's second-round draft pick out of Indiana last year, wore No. 81 during his rookie season. It's unclear whether Hardy will be compensated by Owens to switch numbers. In the past, veteran players joining new teams have been known to pay for or provide compensation for the right to switch numbers.

Owens has worn No. 81 throughout his NFL career, but wore No. 80 in college at Tennessee-Chattanooga.

Associated Press

.that was quick~.

T.O. will be playing with the Buffalo Bills to be sure he can pay for his bills (if you know what I mean). :op Haha, ok that was silly I know but I had to make light of what could possibly be T.O.'s last stop in the NFL. I hope this isn't the case but since he signed a 1-year deal and he isn't getting any younger, the future remains to be seen. The great news for T.O. is this deal gives him more money this year with the Bills than he would have earned if he was still a Cowboy. Nice work Drew!

So, I was wrong in my thought process. No chance he’ll be back in a 49ers jersey next year after signing his 6.5 million dollar contract with Buffalo. I’ll be honest, seeing him in a Bills hat and envisioning him in a Bills uniform next season is definitely going to take some getting used to. After all, he’s always been that high profile kind of guy, wanting to play for the most high profile teams.

But, after watching his press conference when the official announcement was made that he was indeed going to Buffalo, it dawned on me how many people in the media just can’t stand him. Granted he has had his share of on-and-off the field issues. Of course there is the outspoken attitude and emotional side of T.O. that the ESPN world loves to magnify. Then, there was the “accidental overdose/possible suicide” incident that had people wondering if he’d gone off the deep end.

My take is that the guy knows he’s had chance after chance to prove the media wrong. And to date, it seems that no matter what positive he does—all we really hear about is the negative. I say give T.O. a break. Let the guy have some breathing room and let him be who he is because if anything, he’s being real. What’s so wrong with yelling on the sidelines—doesn’t that show passion for the game? Would he receive the same criticism if he was sitting on the sidelines laughing and joking around while his team trails on the scoreboard? And quite frankly, if I had his skills as a Receiver, I’d want the ball a ton more too. Listening to him speak at the Bills press conference showed me a relaxed T.O. who I think is misunderstood. The way he spoke sounded very genuine to me. I do believe he is hurt and sad to have been cut from the Cowboys but he’s moving on and proving to everyone that all he wants to do is what he loves—and that is play football.

Lastly, I give props to his agent Drew Rosenhaus. As usual, the media didn’t take him seriously that there were indeed teams interested in T.O. and that he’d have a deal in place within a week of T.O. being cut. A part of me is glad that things are working out for T.O. and I hope that he does well with the Bills. There is one thing that resonated most with me during T.O.'s press conference. It’s when he said, “God has a plan for me”. That right there is why I’m going to continue to cheer for T.O. and actually watch the Bills just to see him play.

Love,
Peace,
& 81,
-c

P.S. I wonder if he’ll still wear #81? Right now Rookie James Hardy has #81. I’m thinking we can expect a business transaction to take place—unless he pulls a Kobe and switches to a totally new number. Hmm.

.the T.O. saga.

T.O. is no longer a Dallas Cowboy and unlike some Sportscasters, I AM surprised. I did not believe Jerry Jones would let his pride and joy Terrell Owens go. Maybe QB Tony Romo told Head Coach Wade Phillips that it is impossible to play with T.O. going forward. Maybe TE Jason Witten felt he couldn't be himself on the field knowing T.O. would be on the sidelines hoping for a botched Romo-to-Witten play. Maybe Offensive Coordinator/Assistant Head Coach Jason Garrett gave Jerry Jones an ultimatum, T.O. goes or I go. Maybe they needed to place the blame of a horrible season on a specific person? Who really know what went on. What I can say with confidence is that in the end, he had to make a choice between his flesh and blood son Cowboys VP Stephen Jones and his adopted son Owens. In some situations you’ve got to go with family over your pride and for Jerry Jones; this was one of those situations.

After the news broke that T.O. had been cut, Jerry Jones stated, "In the aftermath of the season, we talked about change. Some of what is changing involves the process and some of it involves people. This is a decision that was made based upon consideration for an entire team. We will move on now with a new team—a new attitude—and into a new stadium. The evaluation process and the prospect for change will continue at every level of the organization.”

Wonder what that last sentence means—more changes to come at other “levels”? Hmm.

How did T.O. take it you wonder? To the disappointment of Sports Analysts and Reporters everywhere, T.O. did not come through with a ranting response or a press conference to vent, he merely released a stand-up guy statement. He thanked Jones, head coach Wade Phillips and the Cowboys’ organization. He said, “thank you for the opportunity to be a member of the team for the past three years. Big thanks to the fans—you've been awesome!” Owens added. “I look forward to the upcoming season and continuing to play in the NFL.”

Later, more news from the T.O. camp came from his infamous agent, Drew Rosenhaus. He indicated in a text message today (to ESPN) that his client won't be out of work for too long. He says, “There are several teams that are interested in signing Terrell. I have been in negotiations with these teams. I will not identify the teams at this time. Terrell and I expect to have a deal in place by the end of next week if not sooner.”

Here are a few teams I think T.O. will end up (in no particular order):

· Baltimore Ravens
· Kansas City Chiefs
· Tennessee Titans
· Oakland Raiders
· Detroit Lions
· Minnesota Vikings
· Jacksonville Jaguars

Here's a thought. Wouldn't it be bittersweet to see him sign with the San Francisco 49ers? With Michael Singletary at the helm of the team and the prospect of a new or rookie quarterback who will need a reliable receiver—it doesn’t see too far fetched. Plus, the Bay area loves T.O. and since he started with the 49ers, how awesome would it be see him full circle and make some history with the very team that drafted him? I think it would be very interesting, especially if the 49ers somehow ended up with Vick as their QB. Ok, I know it's a long shot but ANYTHING can happen in football and you know it's true!

All in all, I'm proud of T.O. for taking this like a man and being optimistic about his chances of playing for another team. I'm not going to lie, I happen to like T.O. and am a fan of his. He's an awesome and exciting player on the field. I have faith that he can be that humble, dedicated and appreciative guy he once was. The 4th time could be the charm and if I had my way, he'd be in a Chargers uniform next year. ;) Haha, we’ll just have to wait and see.

Get your popcorn ready, -c