Not that you asked, but I have some things to say.

I bought a Mexican produced half-liter of Coca-Cola today. It seems in many countries Coke still uses cane sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). I do not want to debate the health issues that concern many in regards to HFCS. I do believe HFCS is evil, but I will save that for a later discussion. So...what's my point?? Taste. Quality. Refreshability (yes, I just made up a word). The old taste tests that were popular advertising when I was growing up should be re-introduced. We should taste test Coke against Coke. There is a distinct difference between the two, and a Coke with HFCS pales in comparison to it's cane sugar cousin. I will not preach on this issue, but I could....just try it for yourself. Because of some very interesting economic and political issues, HFCS is cheaper than cane sugar. Go Google this....decide for yourself if you like....or just trust me, It ain't good. So as we see the Orange Revolution, the Jasmine Revolution, the Green Revolution....h

Today was out to get me. It began at 12:01am, yes one minute after midnight....with a zeal that seemed to justify the personification I am giving to 'this day'. I put on a mask when dealing with some folks.....I vented like mad to others....and pushed forward. I probably brought a few people down today. My apologies. But, I still see every problem that arose today (and there were about 5) as what I consider to be "Problems of Abundance." My dog, who has turned me into a crazy dog person, is fighting cancer. He had a bad reaction to his treatment. I'm happy to have him at all. My new house has a small creek.....on the inside. Just to clarify, it shouldn't be there. I was given a repair quote of roughly $25,000. I am blessed to own a home, even if I decide to say to hell with the basement and buy a kayak. I had a gas leak that needed repair today. I'm glad for the gift of fire, but more importantly the indirect compliment the old fella from the gas company