Teppy, I heard some comedian make a joke recently about “when did we decide that teeth and eyes weren’t part of the body?” In terms of needing separate insurance coverage.
Right, there comes a point where you have to either move on, or just buy yourself a Klingon costume and go with it.
Xander ,'Same Time, Same Place'
Natter 77: I miss my friends. I miss my enemies. I miss the people I talked to every day.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
sj - Feb 28, 2024 2:04:18 pm PST #28936 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
meara - Feb 28, 2024 2:05:58 pm PST #28937 of 30000
Teeth, eyes, and ears....so dumb. Whole healthcare system, so dumb. Private equity getting into healthcare, not just dumb but evil. Ugh.
I am grumpy because I managed to apply for a job Monday afternoon, which I am perfect for--which is to say, I could easily see not being hired for it, but I should at least get an interview. And yet it's been almost TWO DAYS and they have not requested an interview. What is their PROBLEM? OBVIOUSLY they are dumb. (....or I'm impatient, or I've been screened out by their system accidentally and they don't even KNOW I'm the right candidate)
sj - Feb 28, 2024 2:08:56 pm PST #28938 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
We’re at the first softball practice of the season, indoors because it’s way too cold here for outdoor practice.
Amy - Feb 28, 2024 3:25:43 pm PST #28939 of 30000
Because books.
Ears, too. So anyone needing a hearing aid is fucked. And since a majority of their patients are likely seniors, they're fucked, too.
Same with eyes! Millions of people need eyewear but senior citizens, who are highly likely to need readers or beyond, are not covered by Medicare for glasses.
I hate the health care system with the heat of a million suns. That have been set on fire. Inside a kiln.
EpicTangent - Feb 28, 2024 3:44:09 pm PST #28940 of 30000
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
Different rant (since everybody's in the mood): Would it actually kill people to take a glance over their email or Teams/Webex message before they click send?? I shouldn't have to spend 5 times as much time as you spent composing the message determining what you *meant* to say out of the clues of what you actually *did* say!
Given the audience, I know I'm not the only person on earth who proofreads. But seriously, AM I THE LAST PERSON ON EARTH WHO PROOFREADS???
Laura - Feb 28, 2024 4:39:12 pm PST #28941 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
I hate healthcare in this country
So much. I just got a bill today from Quest because DH's PCP sent out his test for flu and related stuff and my co-pay was $458. !!! We could have told them he had the flu.
Vortex - Feb 28, 2024 7:28:48 pm PST #28942 of 30000
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Given the audience, I know I'm not the only person on earth who proofreads. But seriously, AM I THE LAST PERSON ON EARTH WHO PROOFREADS???
I am big fan of "your request is unclear. Please clarify."
Laura - Feb 28, 2024 7:32:53 pm PST #28943 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
The shame and mortification that occur when not proofreading generally keep me compliant, but my eldest son is the first to let me know when I don't. I always do with work communication! (here I may post and run, leading to horror later)
Atropa - Feb 28, 2024 10:42:11 pm PST #28944 of 30000
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
I’ve had to reassure several engineers that I don’t read their Slack messages with an editor’s eye. I’m just happy they remember to tell me things!
Toddson - Feb 29, 2024 5:55:14 am PST #28945 of 30000
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
This looks like a very Buffista thing.