It's a different model, which takes more effort from the patient, but less money. As in, I'm not even sure if my mom has to pay anything for her hospitalization. Most, if not all, should be covered.

I don't know about the "more effort" part. Here it can be a nasty and drawn out battle to get things paid for.

But what's really important is lots and lots of ~ma to your mother, Shir, and to your whole family.

Oh, and in other, other news?

My favorite band declared reunion. With two shows, abroad.

I bought a ticket to London (other show in NJ). I can cover the ticket, but I have no idea how I'll pay for the flights.

For 5 days, my mind was completely blown from the news, and my reaction to it. Living outside of my budget for a whim is really not like me. And just the news set me on an emotional roller-coaster (in addition to mom, etc.).

Nora, in several of the towns around Worcester, but not Worcester itself.

I don't know about the "more effort" part. Here it can be a nasty and drawn out battle to get things paid for.

Oh, I meant the scheduling appointments and making sure things get done aspect - not the payment aspect. Again, very different model.

But what's really important is lots and lots of ~ma to your mother, Shir, and to your whole family.

Thank you.

Now, shower, maybe a bit of TV, and back to my seminars. Been a long, stressful day.

awww ... hand-feeding a baby bat. His name's Lil' Drac. He rocks.

plumbers are gone. sinus headache is back. yay?

Mr Peabody expressed his general dissatisfaction by his first shoe theft in months. I found a shoe that was in the bedroom out in the yard.

I'm kind of afraid of my living room--please tell me this won't last.

{{{erika}}} It will get better.

I just exerted way too much effort to get way too little done today. Back out to look at more houses tonight. I hope they don't suck.

Pix and Drew I'm so sorry for your loss of Byron.

beth and Matt I'm sorry for you loss. Peace and comfort to you.