Happy 25 to Mac. Our grandson, same age, is now living with us, working and saving toward a place of his own. For reasons, that may happen later than sooner. He is a terrific housemate. He cooks dinner, he collects dirty dishes, washes them and puts them away. He walks the trash to the dumpster, changes his own sheets and does his own laundry. We're not in a hurry for him to move out, actually.

Everybody with access issues to medical care, my sympathies. The main reason I stayed at my office job as long as I did was family health insurance. When I did quit we had some adjustments to make, including a savings account for medical reasons, and reducing medical care to absolute necessities. Our kids were working and handling their own health care, and it was nearly 20 years Himself and I managed completely without, until retirement and SS. Having health insurance has been a revelation and a relief. Our local hospital provides excellent care and has a specific care center for seniors, so we appreciate tailored care for aging bodies--and minds.