Well, the rabid anti-Communists haven't hit yet, but I'll have some tea and copies of Catholic Worker for when they do.

I just read your comment out loud to AleXander who's still nodding.

Bless our old Bernie's clarion call for Medicare for All, but the reality is that Medicare ain't all that.

As we are finding out once again given AleXander's need for green light laser surgery on his prostate. No cancer, thank you baby jesus, but a nasty obstruction that was making his life hell. Before the procedure he spent hours and hours determining who would charge him how much for what.

Neil, in the meantime, is considering returning to Canada for healthcare even though he wants to stay here.

And I'm with you, Dennett, I'll be working until I'm physically unable because there is no alternative.

I'm sorry to share this leaky, crappy boat with you but appreciate the company.