I think it was Theo who gave me the advice to go the mattress store and start lying down on beds...cheapest first, and keep going up in price until you find one that's comfortable enough for your body.

There's lots of buying guides out there and they can provide helpful info...which brands also make what store brands etc.

The Sweethome did a comparison shop on some of the new online mattresses, which I found informative enough to know they don't sound like they're for me. [link]

Glasses and dental are separate, naturally.

Found new doctor to replace Houston doctor. Called, made appointment, got to the end of the call, and "Oh, he doesn't accept insurance. Did you not know that?" I DID NOT.

After looking at that Sweethome piece again, maybe I'll try a Casper next, since I am a side/back sleeper. But I am going to give the T&N through Christmas.

Called, made appointment, got to the end of the call, and "Oh, he doesn't accept insurance. Did you not know that?" I DID NOT.

Oy.

So now I'm sitting here trying to think of medical stuff I need,

I need to get three-months' supplies of all the prescriptions I can while I have zero co-pay.

At least this office led with "Oh, the doctor won't be back until the end of January."

And that guy was written up in the newspaper for violations of the medical board.

I've dismissed two other possibilities because of explicit Christianity. I don't want to be told that Jesus has given them a message about my meds.

Good lord Dana! That's ridiculous!

We just bought a Ghost, like last week. It's pretty awesome.

Strix, I bought the Nest Love Bed after reading reviews on Sleepopolis, and I loooooooooooooooove it. We have the Luxury Firm and it's perfect.