QUICK SIDE NOTE: I began this blog exactly one year ago! *LOL* On July 25th I will be celebrating the 32nd anniversary of my 21st birthday! For those of you who are mathematically challenged -- I will be 53 years old! While I have much to be grateful for, I am in no mood to celebrate. In fact, after some deep soul and heart-felt considerations, I decided to rant about a few things. Of course, my close friends and family will see this and smile. They know that ranting is one of my favorite past-times. So I guess in ranting, I am in truth -- and in my own special and unique way -- celebrating! Whatever! As a courtesy -- I am offering this one time warning. A disclaimer if you will. And it is as follows: For those of you who can't appreciate a good rant, especially, and in particularly, those of you who are easily offended... NOW would be a great time to go read the latest news on Yahoo or Google or whe...